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KN51 EVU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,455 mi
Last recorded59,455 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 EVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2023 59,455 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 57,505 miles

INNER/OUTER SILLS CORRODED REAR ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,386 miles

INNER/OUTER SILLS CORRODED REAR ARCHES CORRODED

Fail 13 Aug 2021 53,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

INNER/OUTER SILLS CORRODED REAR ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,406 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,480 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise imbalance on rear brakes ,close

advise inner/ outer sills corrded and rear arches

advise oil leak

advise rear radius arm bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,789 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 45,789 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,508 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,207 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 42,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,555 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,960 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,648 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,615 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 35,614 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,707 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,799 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,772 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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KN51 EVU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KN51 EVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN51 EVU registered?

KN51 EVU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is KN51 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN51 EVU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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