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V554 KAS

2000 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

40,077 mi
Last recorded40,077 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 KAS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2020 40,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR LEGS CORRODED

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,961 miles

REAR LEGS AND INNER SILLS CORROED

Fail 24 Jan 2019 38,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

REAR LEGS AND INNER SILLS CORROED

Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,945 miles

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

REAR BUMPER DAMADED

Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,335 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill closing panels (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,172 miles

advanced corrosion on both rear chassis rails close to axle fixing points

maximum lift /wear in both rear shocker top mounts

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,447 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

lift/wear in both rear shocker top mounts

Fail 16 Feb 2015 33,447 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

lift/wear in both rear shocker top mounts

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,638 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 31,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,080 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished on side walls and in genral poor condition(replacement recomended)

maximum wear /lift in rear upper shocker mounts both sides

Fail 27 Feb 2013 30,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished on side walls and in genral poor condition(replacement recomended)

maximum wear /lift in rear upper shocker mounts both sides

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,144 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

all tyres perished and cracked on side walls and in genral poor condition

both rear shocker top mounts maximum lift/wear

Fail 28 Feb 2012 28,144 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

all tyres perished and cracked on side walls and in genral poor condition

both rear shocker top mounts maximum lift/wear

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,638 miles

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

maximum lift/wear in both rear shocker top mounts

Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,939 miles

wear in both rear top shocker mounts

Fail 23 Feb 2010 24,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

wear in both rear top shocker mounts

Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,429 miles

slight wear and corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,264 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 21,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,065 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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V554 KAS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V554 KAS, 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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V554 KAS is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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