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KU51 WNR

2001 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,222 mi
Last recorded57,222 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 57,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 57,201 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 57,121 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 57,018 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 57,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 56,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,472 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 56,235 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 55,658 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 54,804 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 54,800 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,886 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 51,175 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 51,175 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2015 49,373 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

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

Pass 9 May 2014 47,515 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 45,830 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 45,830 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,316 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 44,316 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 41,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 39,902 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,908 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 37,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 37,283 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 36,035 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 WNR is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU51 WNR registered?

KU51 WNR is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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