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KJ51 VMK

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,369 mi
Last recorded93,369 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 VMK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,369 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 76,375 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 76,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,729 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 63,729 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,231 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 51,231 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f mirror casing slightly insecure

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,018 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 49,018 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres unevenly worn.

handbrake travel high.

n/s/ door mirror damaged but not insecure.

n/s/r n/plate lamp loose but not insecure.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,463 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 37,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2005 37,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 VMK is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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