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KL51 PNY

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,629 mi
Last recorded56,629 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 PNY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 56,629 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 55,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 55,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area/inner wing to sill and wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area/inner wing to sill and wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted with closer inspection may be to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area/inner wing to sill and wheel arch area.....with closer inspection maybe to excess....corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area/inner wing to sill and wheel arch area.....with closer inspection maybe to excess....corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread almost to excess (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,685 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 54,685 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 53,828 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 53,820 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 52,192 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,017 miles

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 50,067 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,619 miles

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

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,973 miles

both outer sills corroded at rear

front suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 13 Aug 2014 42,971 miles

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

both outer sills corroded at rear

front suspension arm bushes perished

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,283 miles

both front suspension arm bushes worn

slight corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension arm bushes worn

slight corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,673 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,778 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,681 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 33,681 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,638 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,740 miles

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

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

both front tyres and off side rear tyre low suggest replacment

Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,522 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 19,093 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 PNY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 PNY, 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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KL51 PNY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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