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KU51 WWL

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,873 mi
Last recorded97,873 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to all prescribed areas not excessive

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,745 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2017 88,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,503 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,430 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,429 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,139 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 71,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,369 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 68,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,278 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 67,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,447 miles

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

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

corrosion on off side rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,644 miles

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

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

Screen washers - One of the offside screen washer jets missing the screen

Fail 14 Sep 2010 65,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Screen washers - One of the offside screen washer jets missing the screen

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,906 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both front windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,906 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both front windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,123 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,639 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,474 miles

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

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 WWL is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WWL, 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 WWL registered?

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

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