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KJ51 VMG

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,820 mi
Last recorded129,820 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 VMG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,820 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front door stiff on hindge

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 129,807 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

Offside Front door stiff on hindge

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 122,608 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 117,299 miles

pas leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 117,299 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

pas leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 113,478 miles

Both front brake hoses cracked

Both rear tyres badly cracked

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside front tyre close to legal limit and balding on inner edge

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 113,478 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake hoses cracked

Both rear tyres badly cracked

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside front tyre close to legal limit and balding on inner edge

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,981 miles

Both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 107,297 miles

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

rear tyres cracked on tread

Pass 28 Sep 2010 103,084 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear tyres cracked on tread

Fail 28 Sep 2010 103,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear tyres cracked on tread

Pass 21 Sep 2009 99,284 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded. front wisjbone bushes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2008 91,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 76,491 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,694 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 61,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VMG is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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