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KU51 VLA

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,799 mi
Last recorded51,799 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 VLA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,799 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,160 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 51,157 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,479 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,579 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,400 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 43,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear and n/s front tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2007 39,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,159 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 37,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,978 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 36,977 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 28,595 miles

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

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 VLA is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc 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 VLA, 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

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What year was KU51 VLA registered?

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

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