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C449 LTA

1986 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,656 mi
Last recorded48,656 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC449 LTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 48,656 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 48,598 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 47,830 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 47,830 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 46,365 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 49,686 miles

Rear fuel lines showing signs of slight perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,325 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 41,325 miles

Direction indicators not working both rear and both front (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working o/s/r and n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 41,108 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 39,054 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,439 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 37,439 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,271 miles

slight play from o/s/r + n/s/r wheel bearings.

vehicle fitted wih harness type safety belts.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,899 miles

slight play found in o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings.

vehicle fitted with harness type safety belts.

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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C449 LTA is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1986 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 51,835 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 C449 LTA, 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 40 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 C449 LTA registered?

C449 LTA is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C449 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C449 LTA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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