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KG51 DWM

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,828 mi
Last recorded123,828 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 123,828 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 115,151 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,060 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 85,060 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 84,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

both sides lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both sides rear wheel arches corroding

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

head lamp back cover missing

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking

rear wiper torn

signs of coolant leak

signs of corrosion to both front and n/s rear brake pipes

signs of corrosion to both outer sills

signs of corrosion to both sides front and rear chassis members

signs of corrosion to front floor

sump rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,796 miles

both front flexi brake hoses cracking

both sides front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

n/s mirror broken

n/s rear seast belt slightly frayed

oil leak at front of engine

signs of corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 21 Feb 2014 67,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front flexi brake hoses cracking

both sides front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

n/s mirror broken

n/s rear seast belt slightly frayed

oil leak at front of engine

signs of corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,592 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 61,592 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,951 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 59,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,114 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Feb 2011 58,114 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,366 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,565 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 54,565 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,994 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 52,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,583 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 DWM is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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