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KU51 VCL

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,564 mi
Last recorded112,564 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 VCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 112,564 miles

engine warning light indicates a fault

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,407 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,633 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering a little stiff

Fail 12 Oct 2017 99,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering a little stiff

Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,575 miles

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

front brake discs worn

fuel filter badly corroded

nearside and offside front brake flexi -hoses perished

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2016 92,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

fuel filter badly corroded

nearside and offside front brake flexi -hoses perished

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 79,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,766 miles

advise strong nearside front tyre badly worn on edges close to cords

all metal brake pipes corroded

bad oil leak

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to inner sills

nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bush's debonding ressulting in movement

Fail 29 Sep 2014 65,766 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise strong nearside front tyre badly worn on edges close to cords

all metal brake pipes corroded

bad oil leak

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to inner sills

nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bush's debonding ressulting in movement

Fail 7 Oct 2013 56,612 miles

Front fog light glass damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,612 miles

Front fog light glass damaged

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 45,250 miles

Both front fog lamp lenses cracked

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn corroded

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

Fail 18 Aug 2012 45,250 miles

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

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

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

Both front fog lamp lenses cracked

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn corroded

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,962 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 33,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread

slight corrosion to inner face of nearside front brake disc

Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,564 miles

Both front fog light reflectors corroded.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 16,564 miles

Both front fog light reflectors corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,763 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,697 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,750 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 VCL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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