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KL51 URS

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,947 mi
Last recorded78,947 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 78,947 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear arch has surface corrosion

several welding repairs carried out to both outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,877 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 73,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner sill) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,827 miles

Offside Rear Inner edge has deteriation but not showing cords

nearside and offside outer sills and arches has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,456 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,651 miles

nearside and offside outer sills has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,650 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,037 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to open nearside rear door from inside

Fail 16 Sep 2011 50,037 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to open nearside rear door from inside

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,823 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,441 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 40,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,635 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,614 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 27,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,969 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,517 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 23,517 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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