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A438 VCV

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,382 mi
Last recorded80,382 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA438 VCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 80,382 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 80,357 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 80,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,327 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 78,111 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 77,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,353 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 70,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front springs need helper springs

Fail both track rod ends split pins missing

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seats need refixing bolts & washers

Steering gaiter o/s/f needs outer clip replacing

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,142 miles

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

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

smear on wipers

Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,356 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 33,486 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,447 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 33,183 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 33,183 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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A438 VCV is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A438 VCV, 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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A438 VCV is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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