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A832 UOP

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,240 mi
Last recorded81,240 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA832 UOP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,240 miles

All Underbody covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 80,884 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle underbody sealed.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 80,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre scrubbed at outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair reduced effort at rear service brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,924 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2020 77,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

noise from alternator

rear chassis corroded

rear seats stored away at time of test limiting visual inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front wing slightly insecure

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

play at both front top mounts

rear chassis corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 72,763 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

park brake application uneven

play at both front top mounts

rear chassis corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

near side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 71,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge

near side rear and off side rear inner sills corroded

near side rear tyre worn low

oil leak

slight play at off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,979 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

near side front and off side front floor areas corroded

oil leak

slight play at off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2015 63,966 miles

near side front and off side front floor areas corroded

near side rear and off side rear inner sill ends corroded

near side rear and off side rear wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,672 miles

n/s front floor corroded o/s front floor corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,947 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 54,506 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,506 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,033 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 53,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A832 UOP is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A832 UOP, 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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A832 UOP is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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