2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · YH51 UYZ
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 76,153 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH51 UYZ Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2010
- 76,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH51 UYZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Fiesta (YH51 UYZ) between September 2005 and August 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)”.
YH51 UYZ Mileage History
- 15/09/200526,957 mi
- 16/09/200526,957 mi
- 10/10/200640,878 mi+13,921 mi
- 22/02/200853,837 mi+12,959 mi
- 27/07/200969,201 mi+15,364 mi
- 07/08/201076,153 mi+6,952 mi
Average of roughly 10,055 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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