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KM51 MXX

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,345 mi
Last recorded99,345 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 99,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 99,345 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,114 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,537 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 75,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin and bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has wear and deterioration

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to offside outer door sill

corrosion to rear nearside and offside inner sills

Fail 2 Dec 2016 75,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin and bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has wear and deterioration

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to offside outer door sill

corrosion to rear nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,506 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deterioration to nearside and offside rear beam axle bushes

some wear to nearside rear tyre

wear and corrosion to front brake discs and pads

Fail 11 Dec 2015 71,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deterioration to nearside and offside rear beam axle bushes

some wear to nearside rear tyre

wear and corrosion to front brake discs and pads

Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,820 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 65,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,072 miles

Exhaust heatshield corroded and loose

Fuel tank corroding

Key wont open boot

Offside door shut and rear wheel arch corroding

Offside rear wheel cap missing

Oil leak from valve cover gasket

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 59,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust heatshield corroded and loose

Fuel tank corroding

Key wont open boot

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Offside door shut and rear wheel arch corroding

Offside rear wheel cap missing

Oil leak from valve cover gasket

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,423 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front flexible brake hose deteriorating

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

offside front flexible brake hose deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,458 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Dec 2011 52,458 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r + o/s/f lower arm rubber bushes have slight perishing.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,998 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,416 miles

mist of oil on n/s/r shockabsorber .

surface corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe .

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,842 miles

hand brake warning lamp on .

surface corrosio to o/s/r steel brake pipe .

Fail 10 Dec 2007 41,842 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

hand brake warning lamp on .

surface corrosio to o/s/r steel brake pipe .

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,066 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 33,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 33,420 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 MXX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MXX, 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 MXX is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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