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KU51 VCO

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 VCO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,000 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 84,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 77,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,022 miles

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

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

hazard switch top missing....

nearside headlight slightly damaged.

nearside rear tyre slight cut in tread..185/55/14..

Fail 19 Mar 2009 68,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

hazard switch top missing....

nearside headlight slightly damaged.

nearside rear tyre slight cut in tread..185/55/14..

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,881 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,991 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 57,965 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 VCO is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCO, 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

How do I check the history of KU51 VCO?

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What year was KU51 VCO registered?

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

Is KU51 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU51 VCO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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