CarVerify

Free Car Check

A185 VAM

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,979 mi
Last recorded71,979 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA185 VAM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,979 miles

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrision

Pass 1 Dec 2007 70,172 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 70,102 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 65,234 miles

underside of the vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2006 65,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 63,100 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A185 VAM?

You can check the full history of A185 VAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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.

Does A185 VAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A185 VAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.