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AKT 96V

1980 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

24,049 mi
Last recorded24,049 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKT 96V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 24,049 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 23,746 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 23,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front footwell

Offside Front footwell

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 23,472 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 22,981 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 21,439 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,767 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 17,080 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 15,926 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 14,905 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 14,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,105 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 12,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 9,988 miles

battery insecure

off side sill/floor seam corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 11 Jun 2012 9,966 miles

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)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

battery insecure

off side sill/floor seam corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Jun 2011 6,296 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 6,296 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 351 miles

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

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

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,241 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 96,240 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 95,989 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 90,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 90,551 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 796,684 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AKT 96V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1980 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,946 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 AKT 96V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKT 96V registered?

AKT 96V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is AKT 96V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKT 96V shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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