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KU51 BVE

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,165 mi
Last recorded54,165 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 BVE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 54,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,713 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes, both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 44,713 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes, both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake flexy ferrul corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and at brake flexy hose are (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake flexy ferrul corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 37,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake flexy ferrul corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and at brake flexy hose are (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake flexy ferrul corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,874 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,975 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

anti rattle spring missing from o/s/f caliper

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,331 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 31,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,954 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,851 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,689 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,481 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,986 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,822 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,735 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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KU51 BVE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KU51 BVE, 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 KU51 BVE registered?

KU51 BVE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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