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KG51 DFE

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,089 mi
Last recorded124,089 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 DFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 124,089 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Feb 2017 124,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Feb 2016 115,170 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 107,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 103,013 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 102,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 97,920 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 97,920 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 91,587 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 91,587 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 85,425 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 85,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 79,799 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 79,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 72,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 65,453 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 65,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 55,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 54,996 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 45,773 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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KG51 DFE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KG51 DFE, 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 KG51 DFE registered?

KG51 DFE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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