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KU51 VKN

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,361 mi
Last recorded91,361 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,744 miles

Front 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)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,451 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 78,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 71,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

advise carrosion on n/s/r wheel arch.......

advise surface carrosion on n/s/f + n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes......

Fail 27 Aug 2013 71,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

advise carrosion on n/s/r wheel arch.......

advise surface carrosion on n/s/f + n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes......

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,222 miles

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

all steel brake pipes under veh starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode on edge

Fail 22 Aug 2012 66,221 miles

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

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

all steel brake pipes under veh starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,665 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,120 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 52,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

front brake disc(s) badly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,444 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,745 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,402 miles

front number plate starting to peel

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,048 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 37,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 28,827 miles

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

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 VKN is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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