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KM51 MHL

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,061 mi
Last recorded68,061 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 MHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 68,061 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

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

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

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,272 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion to both rear sills / both rear wheel arches

Fail 14 Dec 2015 59,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion to both rear sills / both rear wheel arches

Pass 11 Dec 2014 52,693 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Both sills weakened by corrosion

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 52,693 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Both sills weakened by corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,438 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

sills corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2013 50,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,563 miles

underside corroded in places metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,989 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,620 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 31,428 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 31,428 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 23,123 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 12,389 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,268 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 10,317 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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KM51 MHL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM51 MHL, 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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KM51 MHL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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