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KL51 SWZ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,146 mi
Last recorded54,146 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,146 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear various places (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear various places (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 54,012 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at both sills and sill backs (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at offside floor to sill and rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner wheel arches and sills ends (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion at floors,floors to sills,sills,sill backs,rear inner wheel arches and floors

offside front track control arm rear bush cracking,flexing,bonding failing and play noted

play noted in offside rear axle to chassis bush

rear brakes back plates corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,938 miles

corrosion at sills,sill backs,floors and floors to sills,both rear inner arches

nearside front track control arm rear bush cracking and flexing

offside front track control arm rear bush cracking,flexing and bonding failing

Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,936 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at nearside front floor,offside sill and sill back and both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

corrosion at sills,sill backs,floors and floors to sills,both rear inner arches

nearside front track control arm rear bush cracking and flexing

offside front track control arm rear bush cracking,flexing and bonding failing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,446 miles

corrosion at floors,floors to sills,sill backs,rear inner arches,offside front track control arm rear bush bonding failing

Fail 28 Oct 2014 47,443 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion at floors,floors to sills,sill backs,rear inner arches,offside front track control arm rear bush bonding failing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,270 miles

corrosion at floors,floors to sills,sill backs,rear inner arches and chassis rails

Fail 29 Oct 2013 40,268 miles

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

corrosion at floors,floors to sills,sill backs,rear inner arches and chassis rails

Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,322 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 34,290 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 28,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,770 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,379 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 20,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,571 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 15,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 13,597 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 13,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 11,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nails in both rear tyres

reccomend brake fluid change

Pass 24 Oct 2005 10,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 SWZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

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

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