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KU51 VRZ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,324 mi
Last recorded114,324 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 VRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 114,324 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS "APPEAR WEAK"

CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F WHEEL INNER RIM BENT

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 114,324 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS "APPEAR WEAK"

CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F WHEEL INNER RIM BENT

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 101,665 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 101,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN+CORRODED

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,307 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN + CORRODED

N/S/F WHEEL INNER RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH SURFACE CORRODED

O/S/R WHEEL INNER RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 76,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front headlamp unit mounting bracket breaking,secured with cable ties.

slight bulge/damage on offside front tyre outer sidewall.slight corrosion to both sides outersills/undersills,and rear inner wheel arches.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,982 miles

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)

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

nearside front headlamp unit mounting bracket breaking,secured with cable ties.

slight bulge/damage on offside front tyre outer sidewall.slight corrosion to both sides outersills/undersills,and rear inner wheel arches.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,367 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,413 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 64,413 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,776 miles

both wiper blades poor

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 2 Sep 2009 57,776 miles

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

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

both wiper blades poor

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,100 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,677 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 37,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VRZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

KU51 VRZ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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