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A172 UWP

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,132 mi
Last recorded54,132 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA172 UWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 54,068 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,975 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 53,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,908 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,719 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A172 UWP is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 A172 UWP, 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 43 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A172 UWP registered?

A172 UWP is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A172 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A172 UWP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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