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KU51 VRJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,094 miles

N/S/F outer cv boot perishing

N/S/F wishbone inner rear bush perishing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F outer cv boot perishing

O/S/F wishbone inner rear bush perishing

lower rear gearbox mount inner bush perished

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,379 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 59,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,215 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 59,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,501 miles

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,501 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan seat mounting to floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle floor pan to outer sill area (5.2.6)

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,700 miles

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2015 53,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,920 miles

corrosion started to offside front floor pan corner

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,157 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,776 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,416 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,398 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear tyres perishing

engine sump corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2009 33,322 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,176 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 25,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,889 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 VRJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

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

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