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KL51 UKB

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,404 mi
Last recorded102,404 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 102,404 miles

bad oil leak on gearbox

corrosion both front chassis rails

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both rear undersills borderline

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

crack in windscreen zone b borderline

movement in both rear axle bushs

Fail 9 Jul 2011 102,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

bad oil leak on gearbox

corrosion both front chassis rails

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both rear undersills borderline

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

crack in windscreen zone b borderline

movement in both rear axle bushs

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,600 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 87,600 miles

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

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

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

Steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2009 72,928 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,888 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,873 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 60,869 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside axle bush showing signs of wear

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 UKB is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

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

Is KL51 UKB safe to buy?

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