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A1 VEH

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,405 mi
Last recorded56,405 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VEH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2024 56,405 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 56,399 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,393 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 56,387 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,369 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,243 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,601 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,018 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,338 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,054 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,042 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,452 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,826 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,304 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 48,612 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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A1 VEH is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 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 A1 VEH, 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 38 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 A1 VEH registered?

A1 VEH is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is A1 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VEH shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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