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A830 FPK

1984 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,561 mi
Last recorded71,561 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA830 FPK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,265 miles

OFFSIDE REAR CENTRE CAP MISSING ON BEARING

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL CAP MISSING

Fail 17 Jun 2011 68,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE REAR CENTRE CAP MISSING ON BEARING

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL CAP MISSING

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,227 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISY

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISY

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 6 Jun 2009 65,585 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 65,315 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 58,528 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 51,582 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 51,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 43,016 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 43,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2005 33,611 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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A830 FPK is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A830 FPK, 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 A830 FPK registered?

A830 FPK is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 1984.

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