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KL51 SWX

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,062 mi
Last recorded102,062 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 SWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2013 102,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

floor pan/sills poor condition

fuel filter case corroded

rear suspension frame outer mountings to body worn

severe engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 90,819 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear suspension frame outer mountings to body deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2011 90,819 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s hand brake not locking on brake test

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear suspension frame outer mountings to body deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion o/s rear wheel arch

exhaust heat shield to floor fallen off

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,190 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch rusted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f fog light damaged

o/s/r tyre starting to crack outside edge of tread

Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,336 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,162 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 48,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 40,502 miles

Offside 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 SWX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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