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KP51 DCV

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,382 mi
Last recorded109,382 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 DCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2015 109,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings B post (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cross member (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cross member (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,349 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Nov 2014 103,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Dec 2013 93,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2013 93,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 83,475 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,186 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 75,186 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,855 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 67,798 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,745 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,742 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,659 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 49,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,160 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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KP51 DCV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc 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 KP51 DCV, 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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KP51 DCV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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