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KS51 YTV

2001 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,131 mi
Last recorded93,131 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 YTV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,490 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 89,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,105 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

P.A.S fluid on min

front brake discs very corroded

front reg plate cracked

n/s headlamp broken

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm tread and edge worn

o/s/f road wheel buckled

o/s/r tyre 3.mm tread and bald inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 87,105 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

P.A.S fluid on min

front brake discs very corroded

front reg plate cracked

n/s headlamp broken

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm tread and edge worn

o/s/f road wheel buckled

o/s/r tyre 3.mm tread and bald inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,925 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

front number plate damaged

n/s headlamp mounting bracket broken

Fail 1 Feb 2013 85,922 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

front number plate damaged

n/s headlamp mounting bracket broken

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underbody corrosion and outer sills corroding in places.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,992 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 63,219 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2009 63,217 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,129 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 57,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,163 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,288 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 48,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,719 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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KS51 YTV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KS51 YTV, 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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KS51 YTV is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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