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KL51 SKU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,620 mi
Last recorded45,620 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 SKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,620 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 45,620 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,784 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 43,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,488 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear axle bushes silghty wron

under body corrison all over

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,466 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 37,466 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,039 miles

Interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 3 Oct 2008 34,039 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Interior rear view mirror missing

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

offside rear tyre sidewalls perrished/cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2007 30,569 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,569 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,977 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,977 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 SKU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SKU, 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

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What year was KL51 SKU registered?

KL51 SKU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is KL51 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 SKU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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