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KL51 TFE

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,516 mi
Last recorded40,516 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 TFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sills covered heavily with sealant

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch covered in tape

Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,220 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,889 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 29,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,157 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 29,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,254 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,332 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 27,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,584 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 26,584 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,697 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 25,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,678 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 21,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 15,729 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 TFE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

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

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