2001 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RK51 GYT
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 89,744 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK51 GYT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/07/2023
- 89,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK51 GYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Fiesta (RK51 GYT) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RK51 GYT Mileage History
- 21/07/202285,831 mi
- 22/07/202285,831 mi
- 14/07/202389,744 mi+3,913 mi
Average of roughly 3,992 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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