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KJ51 NEO

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,000 mi
Last recorded114,000 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 NEO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 114,000 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 114,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking POWER STEERING RACK LEAKING (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 107,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT SEEP FROM POWER STEERING RACK

Fail 6 Nov 2014 107,224 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT SEEP FROM POWER STEERING RACK

Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,752 miles

corrosion to offside rear arch.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,573 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 92,078 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 92,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front end damage

Fail 10 Jun 2011 90,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,685 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,071 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)

both rear tyres slight perished

off side front tyre minor cut to outer wall

oil level low and check coolant level

Pass 13 Oct 2008 77,006 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 68,767 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 68,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,071 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 58,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

clutch slipping

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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KJ51 NEO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KJ51 NEO, 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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KJ51 NEO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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