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V715 KBV

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,643 mi
Last recorded92,643 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV715 KBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,643 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack

both front lower arm rear bushs starting to splikt

n/s rear and front tyres nearin g limit

temp fuel cap fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,643 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake hoses starting to crack

both front lower arm rear bushs starting to splikt

n/s rear and front tyres nearin g limit

temp fuel cap fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,845 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

both rear brake hoses cracking

general condition of vehicle inner and outer sills corrosive

nail in offside rear tyre (centre) tread

Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,184 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 88,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,626 miles

both front tyres getting low

nearside front brake hose badly cracking

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush showing signs of wear.

offside front brake hose showing signs of wear

offside rear brake effort poor

offside rear tyre flat and sidewalls damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2010 86,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front tyres getting low

nearside front brake hose badly cracking

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush showing signs of wear.

offside front brake hose showing signs of wear

offside rear brake effort poor

offside rear tyre flat and sidewalls damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2009 85,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,225 miles

exahust heat shield insecure

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 25 Sep 2008 81,224 miles

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

exahust heat shield insecure

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,693 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 73,936 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 70,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V715 KBV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 V715 KBV, 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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V715 KBV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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