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KM51 MHY

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,600 mi
Last recorded106,600 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 MHY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,600 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

childseat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2012 97,318 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

child seat fittted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2012 97,318 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

child seat fittted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2011 81,872 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber dimples starting to wear.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 81,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber dimples starting to wear.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,537 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges close to legal limit

Fail 19 Oct 2010 61,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,503 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 53,326 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,029 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,983 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,717 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 36,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,824 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 30,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KM51 MHY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM51 MHY, 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 MHY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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