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KJ51 VMX

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

200,500 mi
Last recorded200,500 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 VMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 200,500 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 198,001 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 193,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 190,597 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 185,913 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 180,642 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2009 176,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 172,223 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 167,993 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 167,760 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 161,628 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 VMX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

KJ51 VMX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is KJ51 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ51 VMX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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