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AYK 81T

1979 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,457 mi
Last recorded89,457 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYK 81T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 88,920 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 88,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,936 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 76,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 76,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,731 miles

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

o/s.front brake binding slightly.rectify s.a.p.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 71,657 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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AYK 81T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,472 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 AYK 81T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYK 81T registered?

AYK 81T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is AYK 81T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYK 81T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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