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KJ51 VPX

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,886 mi
Last recorded150,886 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 VPX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 150,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 146,996 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 146,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 137,602 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 137,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 132,049 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to off side rear wheel arch

noise from off side rear wheel bearing when spun

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2013 132,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

N/S/F Wiper blade split

Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,243 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

damage to n/s headlamp

damage to windscreen

grease around o/s/f cv gaitor

perishing to both rear tyres

perishing to n/s/f brake hose

wear to both front tyres on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2012 120,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

damage to n/s headlamp

damage to windscreen

grease around o/s/f cv gaitor

perishing to both rear tyres

perishing to n/s/f brake hose

wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 96,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,127 miles

Nearside wiper spilt.

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,897 miles

ADVISE : BOTH REAR TYRE CASINGS CRACKING.

ADVISE : FRONT BRAKE DISCS SEVERLY CORRODED.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,804 miles

Both rear tyres are seriously cracked. Offside rear shock absorber is leaking. Front brake discs are corroded. Windscreen is chipped at nearside.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy. Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 67,804 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Both rear tyres are seriously cracked. Offside rear shock absorber is leaking. Front brake discs are corroded. Windscreen is chipped at nearside.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,419 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes split

o/s/f brake disc badly corroded on inner face

rear tyres perished

underbody surface corrosion needs attention

Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,560 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 55,560 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 50,047 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 VPX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VPX, 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 VPX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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