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KG51 VYL

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,820 mi
Last recorded86,820 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 VYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,820 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 86,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,410 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner wall presihed

Fail 5 Nov 2014 80,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside front tyre inner wall presihed

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,991 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,774 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,687 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,336 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,776 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,694 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,296 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,660 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 50,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 50,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 44,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel not present

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 VYL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG51 VYL registered?

KG51 VYL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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