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KL51 TLJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,197 mi
Last recorded132,197 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 132,197 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

general corrosion to underside

rear axle bushes poor

slight travel in handbrake

stone chip windscreen

Fail 28 May 2012 132,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

general corrosion to underside

rear axle bushes poor

slight travel in handbrake

stone chip windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2011 118,023 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

front brake hoses perishing

rear wiper split

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 31 May 2011 118,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion to rear wheel arches

front brake hoses perishing

rear wiper split

steel brake pipes corroding

water leak heater valve

Pass 2 Jun 2010 103,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear wheel arches corroding

underbody and outer floor rails corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2010 103,613 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wheel arches corroding

underbody and outer floor rails corroding

Pass 27 May 2009 86,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

outer floor rails rear end corroding

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 26 May 2009 86,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

outer floor rails rear end corroding

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 24 May 2008 77,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 66,156 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 66,156 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded,quite bad ,req att.

Pass 19 May 2006 55,461 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 TLJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

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

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