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KP51 DBY

2001 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,244 mi
Last recorded72,244 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 DBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 72,244 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 64,974 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,507 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,066 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,731 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 43,721 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r shock absorber has slightly weak damping effect

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

slight play in o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,532 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 40,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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KP51 DBY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KP51 DBY, 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 KP51 DBY registered?

KP51 DBY is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is KP51 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 DBY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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