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KU51 VKD

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 VKD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,223 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

spare tyre wall damaged (showing cord

Fail 18 Jul 2013 97,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

spare tyre looks good but on steel wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2012 90,666 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,061 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 72,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,152 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,391 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 56,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Off side rear tyre getting low

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,991 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 49,991 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,726 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 26,866 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 VKD is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VKD, 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 VKD registered?

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

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