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V437 KBA

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,243 mi
Last recorded83,243 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 KBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 83,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

RBT Park brake efficiency 16%, this has just met the parking brake requirement

Fail 1 Feb 2013 76,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,829 miles

1. Front windscreen damaged. 2. Front nuber plate deteriorated. 3. n/s and o/s front lower wish bone bushes starting to seperate. 4. Front cv boots starting to perish.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 976 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1. Front windscreen damaged. 2. Front nuber plate deteriorated. 3. n/s and o/s front lower wish bone bushes starting to seperate. 4. Front cv boots starting to perish.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,782 miles

Front brakes have a slight imbalance.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 45,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brakes have a slight imbalance.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 34,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,946 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,125 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 20,106 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 18,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,727 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 16,493 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel long

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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V437 KBA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 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 V437 KBA, 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 26 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V437 KBA is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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