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KG51 HME

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,610 mi
Last recorded88,610 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 HME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,610 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 88,530 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,346 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn to excess

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,204 miles

rear inner sills corroded

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,473 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

front lower arm rear bushes perished

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,091 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose slightly corroded

front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

n/s/f tyre slightly perished and 75% worn

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Oct 2014 47,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipe to o/s/r hose slightly corroded

front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

n/s/f tyre slightly perished and 75% worn

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,522 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 38,504 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,053 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,609 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,163 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 18,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,820 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,818 miles

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,658 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 13,658 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

both tyres low tread and perished

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 HME is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HME, 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 HME registered?

KG51 HME is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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