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BLA 669Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,808 mi
Last recorded50,808 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 669Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,808 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner bays/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cills/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 50,808 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner bays/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cills/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,228 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak top and below

Fail 3 Jun 2016 50,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak top and below

Pass 27 May 2015 49,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 49,633 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear Tyre outer wall pereshed

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,269 miles

Fuel hose deteriorating (engine bay)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 49,263 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel hose deteriorating (engine bay)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 48,539 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,222 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 48,215 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

test aborted due to cutting out the ignition at idle speed

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,039 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,034 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILENCER DETERIORATING & LEAKS SLIGHTLY. Thanx.

Pass 30 May 2008 46,725 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 May 2008 46,725 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 31 May 2007 44,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 May 2007 44,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,288 miles

battery insecure

oil leak

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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BLA 669Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1982 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,457 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 BLA 669Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLA 669Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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