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KU51 UYR

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,368 mi
Last recorded160,368 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 UYR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 160,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 155,038 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 155,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 151,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 151,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 150,619 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 138,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 124,263 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 111,820 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn , pads worn low .

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to split .

surface corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r steel brake pipes .

Pass 3 Oct 2007 96,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

Fail 3 Oct 2007 96,774 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 2 Oct 2006 80,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2005 66,608 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2005 66,608 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UYR is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU51 UYR registered?

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

Is KU51 UYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU51 UYR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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