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KU51 URC

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,569 mi
Last recorded90,569 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 URC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,569 miles

front tyre's worn on edge's

o/s & n/s outer sill's weak & corroded

o/s/r inner sill weak & corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 90,569 miles

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

front tyre's worn on edge's

o/s & n/s outer sill's weak & corroded

o/s/r inner sill weak & corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

o/s & n/s outer sill's weak & corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre's worn on edge's

various brake pipe's corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 89,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

o/s & n/s outer sill's weak & corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre's worn on edge's

various brake pipe's corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 76,289 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,183 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 71,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,661 miles

offside rear brake noisy

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,856 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,346 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,350 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,171 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 24,517 miles

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

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to drive seat fitted at time of test

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 URC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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