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A176 MVX

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,747 mi
Last recorded62,747 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA176 MVX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,747 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 62,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 60,709 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,709 miles

wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 23 Jul 2008 5,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front seat belts slow to retract****all three wiper rubbers old and dirty****rear exhaust hanger split****

Fail 23 Jul 2008 5,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front seat belts slow to retract****all three wiper rubbers old and dirty****rear exhaust hanger split****

Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,021 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

tracking for uneven tyre wear

Fail 27 Jul 2007 55,021 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

tracking for uneven tyre wear

Pass 27 Jul 2006 53,511 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 52,436 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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A176 MVX is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A176 MVX, 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.

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What year was A176 MVX registered?

A176 MVX is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A176 MVX safe to buy?

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