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W172 KAW

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,769 mi
Last recorded104,769 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 KAW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 104,769 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 102,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f brake bind

Fail 28 Jan 2014 97,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 30 Mar 2013 89,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s front wishbone bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Fail 18 Mar 2013 89,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

inner and outer sills corroded

offside door step area corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Fail 27 Mar 2012 80,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,138 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,031 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 66,031 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,358 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,611 miles

adv rear flexible hoses cracking rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2008 59,611 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

adv rear flexible hoses cracking rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,669 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,669 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 56,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate fading

n/s/f brake efficency low

Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,445 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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W172 KAW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 W172 KAW, 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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What year was W172 KAW registered?

W172 KAW is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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