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KU51 WHS

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,203 mi
Last recorded86,203 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 WHS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,203 miles

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

Rear alex bush slightly worn and perish

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,646 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 81,770 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 81,766 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,393 miles

Central mirror missing

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriated near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriated near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 69,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central mirror missing

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriated near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriated near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 61,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.98mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 61,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.98mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,888 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

excessive oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,328 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,666 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 46,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 43,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,411 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 39,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 36,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,567 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 32,567 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,860 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 19,246 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 WHS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

KU51 WHS is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is KU51 WHS safe to buy?

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