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BVK 147V

1980 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,382 mi
Last recorded53,382 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVK 147V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,382 miles

Offside Front sill/inner wheelarch corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 53,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front sill/inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,325 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 53,324 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolts insecure (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,216 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,078 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,849 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,693 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 31,914 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,539 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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BVK 147V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BVK 147V, 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 BVK 147V registered?

BVK 147V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 1980.

Is BVK 147V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVK 147V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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