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V961 HKU

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,730 mi
Last recorded87,730 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 HKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,730 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 87,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,588 miles

Corrosion on inside of tail gate

Corrosion on rear arches both sides

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake requirements only just met, low rear brake readings

Fail 26 Jun 2017 84,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill heavily corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill heavily corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion on inside of tail gate

Corrosion on rear arches both sides

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake requirements only just met, low rear brake readings

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,427 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 75,920 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,845 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,210 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 51,315 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,401 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,966 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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V961 HKU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V961 HKU, 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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V961 HKU is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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