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KL51 OBJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,162 mi
Last recorded96,162 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 OBJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,162 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 96,160 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,343 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch release bearing noisy

front brake discs incorrect size

nearside front brake disc pitted

Fail 17 Jul 2010 86,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch release bearing noisy

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,112 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,187 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 49,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

f/brake discs badly deteriated & pads appear thin

Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,644 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

f/brake discs badly deteriated & pads appear thin

Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,554 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 OBJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KL51 OBJ, 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 KL51 OBJ registered?

KL51 OBJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is KL51 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 OBJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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