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KF51 YSY

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,175 mi
Last recorded83,175 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 YSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,175 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,121 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,858 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,757 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,757 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 77,039 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 76,610 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sills,arches,floors sills-floors and n/s/r brake pipe all corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,683 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

floors,sills and sills-floors all corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2012 69,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

floors,sills and sills-floors all corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bearing slight noise

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2011 61,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bearing slight noise

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,753 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s floor and n/s/f floor all corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2010 54,753 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s floor and n/s/f floor all corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,427 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 46,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn.

front discs worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,436 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,988 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 15,337 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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KF51 YSY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 60,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF51 YSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KF51 YSY registered?

KF51 YSY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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