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A228 GLK

1983 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,757 mi
Last recorded54,757 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA228 GLK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 54,757 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floors at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake efforts weak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

front floors corroded / weakend

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,120 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

Front Both wings corroded ahead of side sills

Nearside Front Floor corroded underneath repaired above

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills next to trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 53,120 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

Front Both wings corroded ahead of side sills

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Floor corroded underneath repaired above

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills next to trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front lower wing corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 52,092 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front lower wing corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,668 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both ffont floors corroded

nearside front wing holed / detached from sill

Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,643 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both ffont floors corroded

nearside front wing holed / detached from sill

small hole in nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,196 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind on nearside front brake.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight bind on offside and nearside front brakes.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,040 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight bind on front brakes.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,985 miles

slight nopise from o/s rear hub rear wheel arches corroding o/s front wing corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2006 49,888 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2005 49,758 miles

rear wheel arches corroding various plates fitted and sealed unable to fully check welds but all seem sound

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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A228 GLK is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A228 GLK, 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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A228 GLK is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 1983.

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