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KU51 VNH

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,206 mi
Last recorded39,206 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 VNH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,206 miles

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

Offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,231 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 37,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,006 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,276 miles

Both front brake hoses perrished

Both front tyres cracked around tread

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,896 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,068 miles

Exhaust leak from flexi pipe

NSR Tyre cracked and perrished

Play in both rear top strut mounts

Fail 11 Mar 2009 27,068 miles

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

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

Exhaust leak from flexi pipe

NSR Tyre cracked and perrished

Play in both rear top strut mounts

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,812 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,616 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes delaminating

Front brake imbalance 21%

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,487 miles

All tyres generally perished

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2005 18,298 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION/CORRODED. NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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 VNH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

KU51 VNH is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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