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KJ51 VLO

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,734 mi
Last recorded107,734 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 VLO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front inner wheel rim dented

both front chassis rails corroded

both front tyre worn on extreme inner edges

both rear inner sills areas corroded

nearside front headlamp cracked

offside and nearside rear brake pipes and ferrells corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,308 miles

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

front floor pans and chassis rails corroded

nearside front headlamp cracked

offside front inner wheel rim dented

Fail 4 Oct 2014

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

coolant empty

front brake discs heavily corroded

front floor pans and chassis rails corroded

nearside front headlamp cracked

offside front inner wheel rim dented

Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs heavily worn (inner face)

front chassis rails corroded

front subframe rear mounting points corroded

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm also bald on extreme inner edge

nearside front wheel inner rim dented

offside front tyre on 1.6mm also bald on extreme inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear arches corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,388 miles

front floor pans corroded

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deterioated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,904 miles

both front discs pitted

n/s/f wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f mirror slightly damaged at mounting

Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,174 miles

Advise slight corrosion on both front floor pans in prescribed areas not yet excessive

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,454 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 67,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,432 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 61,432 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,170 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 53,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 39,105 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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KJ51 VLO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 KJ51 VLO, 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 VLO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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