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KU51 VCC

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,292 mi
Last recorded76,292 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 VCC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,292 miles

both front brake hoses becoming badly deteriorated and ferrules corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated & unbonded

both rear brake hoses becoming deteriorated

front coil springs becoming corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legall imit and badly worn on inner edge (stepped tread)

nearside rear tyre becoming worn/deteriorated

nearside wiper blade split and smearing screen

offside front brake pipe becoming corroded

offside front tyre becoming worn and worn on edges (stepped tread)

offside rear tyre becoming deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2013 76,291 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake hoses becoming badly deteriorated and ferrules corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated & unbonded

both rear brake hoses becoming deteriorated

front coil springs becoming corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legall imit and badly worn on inner edge (stepped tread)

nearside rear tyre becoming worn/deteriorated

nearside wiper blade split and smearing screen

offside front brake pipe becoming corroded

offside front tyre becoming worn and worn on edges (stepped tread)

offside rear tyre becoming deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2013 76,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake pipe becoming corroded

both front brake hose ferrules starting to become corroded

both front coil springs becoming corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming badly deteriorated but has no play

both rear brake hose ferrules starting to become corroded

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit and badly worn on inner edge (stepped tread)

offside front brake hose becoming badly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre starting to become deteriorated

oil filter corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 72,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,019 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jun 2010 67,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 62,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 56,707 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 56,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 48,321 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 48,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,949 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 VCC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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