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KU51 UXK

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,076 mi
Last recorded73,076 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,076 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 73,076 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,539 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 59,539 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,500 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,894 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 37,894 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,785 miles

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Aug 2010 35,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,482 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 34,482 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,443 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight cracks

Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,632 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,859 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 UXK is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

KU51 UXK is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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