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A424 SVL

1984 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

13,543 mi
Last recorded13,543 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA424 SVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 13,543 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 12,725 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 11,941 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 11,334 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 10,607 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 10,070 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 9,560 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 8,724 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 7,702 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 30 Dec 2016 6,989 miles

OSF brake flexi hose rubber starting to perish

Pass 17 Dec 2015 6,051 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

osf tyre had cuts in inner side wall

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy

play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 2,813 miles

Couple of very light patches of corrosion in O/S/F door shut.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 1,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 727 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

O/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 99,497 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 98,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 98,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 96,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 94,394 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 91,549 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 88,447 miles

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

oil leak

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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A424 SVL is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 A424 SVL, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A424 SVL registered?

A424 SVL is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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