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A22 SLO

1983 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,784 mi
Last recorded53,784 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 SLO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 53,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 48,905 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 48,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,835 miles

Flexible brake hoses starting to perish

General underbody surface corrosion

Interior mirror not fitted

Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,835 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Flexible brake hoses starting to perish

General underbody surface corrosion

Interior mirror not fitted

Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,055 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 47,055 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/front tyre age related cracks in sidewall

slight corrosion to n/s/inner sill

Fail 14 Nov 2012 42,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/front tyre age related cracks in sidewall

slight corrosion to n/s/inner sill

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,447 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,440 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,398 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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A22 SLO is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A22 SLO, 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 A22 SLO registered?

A22 SLO is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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