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KV51 UOE

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,215 mi
Last recorded137,215 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 UOE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 137,215 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

oil warning lamp flashing

Fail 2 Jun 2012 137,208 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

oil warning lamp flashing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 122,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 122,171 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 110,439 miles

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

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

nearside front fog light damaged.

spare tyre missing

Fail 18 Jun 2010 110,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front fog light damaged.

spare tyre missing

Pass 6 Jun 2009 96,733 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Rear centre brake light slightly defective

Fail 6 Jun 2009 96,733 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Rear centre brake light slightly defective

Pass 20 Jun 2008 86,437 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 86,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 77,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 72,108 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 72,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

N/S/R Wheel bearing noisy.

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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KV51 UOE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KV51 UOE, 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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KV51 UOE is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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