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KU51 UTE

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

35,703 mi
Last recorded35,703 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 UTE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,703 miles

Nearside Rear NS Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock damp

Fail 11 Jul 2016 35,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear NS Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock damp

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,249 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 33,247 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,782 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,445 miles

slight cracking on nsr tyre valve

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,122 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 26,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,195 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 24,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,395 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2010 22,394 miles

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

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

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

both front discs corroded

both front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,191 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 20,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,193 miles

adviae;both front tyres treads getting low and compound cracking

advise;nearside rear tyre compound cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2008 18,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise:nearside rear tyre compound cracking

advise;front tyres ;tread 3mm and compound cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2007 16,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise:exhaust down pipe corroded and has slight blow

advise;all tyres rubber compound cracking

advise;front lower suspension arms'rear bushes worn

advise;nearside rear brake pulls up at a slightly slower rate than offside rear

Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,537 miles

advise:exhaust down pipe corroded and has slight blow

advise;all tyres rubber compound cracking

advise;front lower suspension arms'rear bushes worn

advise;nearside rear brake pulls up at a slightly slower rate than offside rear

Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,614 miles

advise: all tyres,rubber compound cracking

advise:front suspension ,lower arm rear bushes worn

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 UTE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

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

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