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C653 KVW

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,865 mi
Last recorded42,865 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC653 KVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 42,865 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 42,820 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 42,818 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

extensive corrosion throughout in both prescribed and non perscribed areas

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,685 miles

slight play in offside inner rack

Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,393 miles

slight play on o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Nov 2005 42,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 42,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C653 KVW is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C653 KVW, 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.

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What year was C653 KVW registered?

C653 KVW is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 1986.

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