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KL51 UKW

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,175 mi
Last recorded80,175 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 80,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 68,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion under passenger seat (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under passenger seat (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,491 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion damaged and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

o/s/f mirror unit loose

Fail 31 Jul 2014 51,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

osf mirror loose

Fail 10 Jul 2014 51,071 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine manegment light on

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,185 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,515 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cuts in nearside rear tyre no cords showing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,763 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 42,707 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,922 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,262 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,619 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 33,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 29,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 25,789 miles

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

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

interior rear veiw mirror insecure.

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 UKW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UKW, 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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KL51 UKW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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