MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,979 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrision
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
boot floor in poor condition
nearside and offside outer sill and rear wheel arches in poor condition
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
boot floor in poor condition
nearside and offside rear outer sill and rear wheel arches in poor condition
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
underside of the vehicle is showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A185 VAM is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 A185 VAM, 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 A185 VAM registered?
A185 VAM is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A185 VAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for A185 VAM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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