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KU51 WUJ

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,908 mi
Last recorded66,908 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 WUJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,908 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

all brake pipes greased

underside of vehicle and suspension components rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2016 66,908 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

All brake pipes are covered in grease & dirt?

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front brake flex hoses ferrules covered in grease & dirt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & little leak? (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front headlamp lens, is cracked

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 49,418 miles

coolant level low

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,947 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 43,901 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 40,356 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 37,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes covered in greese.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,052 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 34,051 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 31,268 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 27,912 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 23,780 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,259 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 WUJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WUJ, 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 WUJ registered?

KU51 WUJ is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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