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KN51 OTU

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,597 mi
Last recorded97,597 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 OTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,597 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,764 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 94,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,367 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 94,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 91,674 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades both offside and nearside

Fail 22 Sep 2014 91,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wheel buckled

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades both offside and nearside

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,080 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 90,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 90,047 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 89,914 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,653 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 85,652 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,660 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 76,660 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,755 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 51,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,802 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,198 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 OTU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KN51 OTU, 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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What year was KN51 OTU registered?

KN51 OTU is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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