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A83 VUH

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,556 mi
Last recorded48,556 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA83 VUH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 48,556 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 46,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,239 miles

both headlights reflective material deteriorating but does not effect the light output

usual surface corrosion on all suspension items

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,230 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 43,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front and rear suspension arms corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 43,083 miles

offside front bumper corner damaged, no sharp edge

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 7 May 2014 43,083 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front bumper corner damaged, no sharp edge

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,752 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 42,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,637 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion nearside rear wheelarch

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,419 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 1 May 2009 42,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,179 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,942 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 41,942 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,451 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2006 40,982 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 40,982 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

a/ both rear and o/s/f tyres perished †b/ all brake flexi hose ferules coroded †c/ f.no plate cracked

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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A83 VUH is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 A83 VUH, 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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A83 VUH is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 November 1983.

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