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KU51 WNW

2001 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,511 mi
Last recorded131,511 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 WNW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 131,511 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 125,752 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 125,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 122,299 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

wipers deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2011 122,294 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2010 107,876 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 3 Feb 2010 107,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing low

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2009 101,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 92,374 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 92,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f road wheel different to rest

slight corrosion to sump

Pass 9 Oct 2006 82,497 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)

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 WNW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WNW, 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 WNW registered?

KU51 WNW is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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