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KU51 WCN

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,904 mi
Last recorded98,904 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 WCN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,904 miles

Front Oil leak sump leaking oil covered in sealant ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front auxilary belt lightly perished

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded osf & both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system & brackets badky corroded

various under body panels & supension components corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 98,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to quartre panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Front Oil leak sump leaking oil covered in sealant ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front auxilary belt lightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit marginal pass worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded osf & both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system & brackets badky corroded

various under body panels & supension components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,905 miles

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components some near n/s/r suspension ok at time of test

Oil leak

Slight play in rear suspension bushes may need doing soon

Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,028 miles

Slight deterioration some bushes

Surface corrosion various parts and components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,189 miles

corrosion to some parts and some components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,938 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight deterioration some bushes

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 75,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight deterioration some bushes

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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)

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

engine sump corroded

power steering pump drive belt deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,489 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 15 Aug 2009 45,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,770 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 29,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,911 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 15,878 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 WCN is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

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

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