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KG51 DPZ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,497 mi
Last recorded73,497 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 DPZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 73,497 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 67,974 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 67,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 64,694 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 64,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 61,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 55,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

both rear axle bushes split

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2013

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

both rear axle bushes split

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear axle bushers starting to split

Fail 27 Apr 2012 52,154 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear axle bushers starting to split

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,017 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushers split

both rear wheel archers corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,896 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear axle bushers starting to split

both rear rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,119 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear axle bushers starting to split

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,725 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 41,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,067 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,377 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 35,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 DPZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 DPZ, 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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KG51 DPZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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