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KJ51 PYV

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,693 mi
Last recorded85,693 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 PYV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 85,693 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 84,202 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,202 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,097 miles

OS door mirror loose

OSR & NSR trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,033 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

wiperblades staring to split and deteriorate

Fail 28 Apr 2010 64,033 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

wiperblades staring to split and deteriorate

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,695 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 56,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,839 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,465 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,151 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 36,151 miles

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

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 PYV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYV, 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 KJ51 PYV registered?

KJ51 PYV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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