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A796 KKP

1983 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,853 mi
Last recorded74,853 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA796 KKP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 74,853 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 74,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,941 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,100 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,859 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 18 Sep 2015 65,796 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,633 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,511 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 51,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,386 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,276 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,166 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 44,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,991 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,808 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 43,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,266 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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A796 KKP is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in White 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 A796 KKP, 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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A796 KKP is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 August 1983.

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