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KL51 BKF

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,629 mi
Last recorded40,629 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 BKF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 40,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge of tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge of tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 40,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,047 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 40,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 39,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge of tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge of tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 38,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 36,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,204 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 33,808 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,351 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,374 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 26,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,379 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,288 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,095 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,834 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 19,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,062 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some corrosion of nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules, not excessive.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,040 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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KL51 BKF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KL51 BKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KL51 BKF?

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What year was KL51 BKF registered?

KL51 BKF is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is KL51 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 BKF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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