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V726 KBV

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,356 mi
Last recorded106,356 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV726 KBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 106,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 99,098 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s no-plate light dim

Fail 11 Jan 2010 99,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s no-plate light dim

Pass 19 Dec 2008 91,839 miles

n/s handbrake low effort

Fail 18 Dec 2008 91,824 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

n/s handbrake low effort

Pass 28 Nov 2007 83,579 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 83,576 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 83,572 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,147 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 77,196 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 77,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 70,282 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 70,282 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

REAR WIPER SPLIT.

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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V726 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 53.8%.

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 V726 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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V726 KBV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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