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KU51 VMA

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

87,458 mi
Last recorded87,458 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 VMA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2022 87,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front MIRROR INSECURE

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR CORRODED

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 87,185 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 87,163 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,588 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 86,588 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,558 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 85,558 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible BROKEN (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,525 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 84,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,898 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,766 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 76,766 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBERS SPLIT (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,416 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,975 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 68,975 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 64,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,889 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 61,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR WHEEL ARCHES STARTING TO RUST

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,445 miles

REAR WHEEL ARCHES STARTING TO RUST

Fail 24 Aug 2011 56,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,808 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,859 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 50,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,920 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,357 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,385 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 VMA is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

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

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