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KL51 USW

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,470 mi
Last recorded143,470 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 143,470 miles

EML light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit rest of tyre showing 3mm tread and showing cracking to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit rest of tyre showing 3mm tread and showing cracking to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded and showing underseal

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded and showing previous repair and under seal

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2017 143,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit rest of tyre showing 3mm tread and showing cracking to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit rest of tyre showing 3mm tread and showing cracking to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded and showing underseal

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded and showing previous repair and under seal

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2016 136,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 125,460 miles

EML Light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded and heavily undersealed

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded and heavily undersealed

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 107,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner tread

Nearside rear wheel arch and lower sill corroded

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 14 May 2013 107,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner tread

Nearside rear wheel arch and lower sill corroded

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,117 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Damage to offside front wing

Dampness around power steering pump

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside centre sill and underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Nearside mirror held with tape

Nearside rear wheel arch showing corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,101 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Both Rear Suspension Subframe Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Management Light On

Fail 22 Feb 2011 82,101 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Both Rear Suspension Subframe Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,658 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Outer C.V Gaitors Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,525 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriating

power steering pump damp

slight damage offside front wheel rim

slight play front antiroll bar D bushes

stonechip nearside headlight

Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,950 miles

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

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

heavy deteriation both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

slight deteriation front number plate

small crack nearside headlight glass

Fail 4 Feb 2008 52,950 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Coolant leak

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

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

heavy deteriation both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

slight deteriation front number plate

slight play rear strut top mountings

small crack nearside headlight glass

Pass 1 Feb 2007 50,653 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 50,653 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 45,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front lower arm rear mounting bush worn

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 USW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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