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W137 KDB

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,228 mi
Last recorded63,228 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 KDB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,293 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 60,293 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 59,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,565 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 51,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

vehicle is corroded in some places but not excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,623 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

air bag light staying on

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

n/s rear tyre is worn close to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,997 miles

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

air bag light staying on

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight cracks in outer sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,686 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 35,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,011 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,366 miles

Evidence of front wheels fouling plastic wheel arches - not fouling at time of test

Possible gear selector oil seal leaking - requires further investigation

Fail 26 Jul 2007 17,366 miles

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

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

Evidence of front wheels fouling plastic wheel arches - not fouling at time of test

Possible Gear selector shaft oil seal leaking - requires further investigation

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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W137 KDB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W137 KDB, 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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W137 KDB is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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