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KU51 BVT

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,178 mi
Last recorded138,178 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 BVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 138,178 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded middle pipe, under body (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 138,096 miles

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

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded middle pipe, under body (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,975 miles

outersills and wheel arches corroding

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Feb 2016 133,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

outersills and wheel arches corroding

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 126,398 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 120,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank corroding

rear tyres developed cracks

Fail 8 Feb 2014 120,814 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres developed cracks

Pass 24 Jul 2012 105,085 miles

slight noise starting on o/s/f wheel bearing or inner drive shaft bearing

Fail 23 Jul 2012 105,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight noise starting on o/s/f wheel bearing or inner drive shaft bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2011 97,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 97,307 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 92,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,702 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 78,763 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,285 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,685 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 BVT is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KU51 BVT, 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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KU51 BVT is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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