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KL51 UTJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,685 mi
Last recorded95,685 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2018 95,685 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area within (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area within (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror attached using tape

Offside Front driver seat belt webbing damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all door hinges stiff and dry

all tyres are deteriorating / perishing

both sides rear beam axle mountings bushes deteriorating allowing movement

both sides rear hand brake cable heavily corroded and loose / not mounted securily.

corrosion and unclear repairs to floor and sill areas, and chassis / box sections

corrosion on most steering, suspension, braking and exhaust components

damage to both near side doors

interior mirror loose

vehicle was tested in a very dirty condition

very heavy corrosion around both sides inner and outer rear wheel arches

Pass 29 Jul 2017 93,710 miles

Rear Beam axle front bushes

Rear Wheel arches coroded

Fail 22 Jul 2017 93,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Beam axle front bushes

Rear Wheel arches coroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,989 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 88,761 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,049 miles

rear brake performance low

Fail 22 Jul 2015 82,841 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

Centre Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear brake performance low

Pass 2 Aug 2014 76,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,585 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,585 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,031 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,749 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,190 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 62,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,060 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,058 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,729 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,391 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 41,541 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 UTJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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