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KL51 SZK

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,830 mi
Last recorded69,830 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,830 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / jacking points (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,323 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 65,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,002 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s floors (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 53,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/side (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,653 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 46,653 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,051 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 40,051 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,853 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 21,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR wheel different type to others

Fail 20 Oct 2008 21,107 miles

Both rear tyres cracking badly

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,107 miles

Both rear tyres cracking badly

Fuel filter corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2007 20,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,381 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SUSPECT F/O/S WHEEL BEARING BECOMING NOISY †(FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED)

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 SZK is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

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

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