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V746 KBV

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,723 mi
Last recorded93,723 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 KBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 93,723 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill area's corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear corroded above axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not working (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine and sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both floors at front corroded

centre mirror missing

inside of boot lid corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,457 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 92,417 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,418 miles

Advise copious amounts of underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,946 miles

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

Front Oil leak sump ()

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 80,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Oil leak sump ()

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,397 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,397 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,431 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 61,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 57,993 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 55,467 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,001 miles

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2009 44,001 miles

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

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

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

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

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 33,863 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,277 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V746 KBV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V746 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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V746 KBV is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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