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KL51 SVJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,490 mi
Last recorded80,490 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 29 Oct 2014 80,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,705 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 67,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 58,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

signs of play to both sides rear axle bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,261 miles

signs of play to both sides rear axle bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 47,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 46,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,771 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 38,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

spare wheel missing ,and carrier loose

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,272 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 32,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,990 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,811 miles

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,885 miles

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

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 SVJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

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

Is KL51 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 SVJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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