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KJ51 WVD

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,557 mi
Last recorded74,557 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 74,557 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 70,006 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Age related. Subframe assemblies. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,009 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,681 miles

slight buckle to offside front wheel

Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,563 miles

power steering pump has misting of oil

slight corrosion to outer sills

slight misting of oil from offside drive shaft oil seal

Fail 28 Aug 2019 60,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to outer sills

power steering pump has misting of oil

slight misting of oil from offside drive shaft oil seal

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,081 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,280 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,980 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 52,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,829 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,802 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 45,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,689 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,122 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,322 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,503 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 31,503 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 27,379 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 WVD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD registered?

KJ51 WVD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is KJ51 WVD safe to buy?

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