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A540 KLN

1984 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

9,576 mi
Last recorded9,576 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA540 KLN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 9,576 miles

o/s and n/s front floors have heavy surface corrosion

o/s headlight reflector deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2016 9,050 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 7,017 miles

generai under bonnet corrosion and underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2014 5,932 miles

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

Oil leak

front flitches both sides corroded

general surface corrosion all over body work

n/s front floor welded from inside and heavy underseal applied

o/s front floor welded from inside and heavily undersealed

Pass 13 May 2013 5,745 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 5,431 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2012 5,431 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 May 2011 5,143 miles

front tyres worn o/s front tnner flitch corroded n/s rear arch corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 5,143 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn o/s front tnner flitch corroded n/s rear arch corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 4,362 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 4,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 3,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 3,148 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 1,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

various spots of light surface corrosion

Fail 19 May 2008 1,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underseal covering previous repair work n/s/f and o/s/f

various spots of light surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2007 99,912 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 99,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 97,657 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2005 92,774 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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A540 KLN is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A540 KLN, 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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A540 KLN is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 1984.

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