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C719 KFL

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

48,936 mi
Last recorded48,936 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC719 KFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 48,936 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE REAR OF INNER SILL PANEL CORRODED

Fail 15 Jan 2020 48,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear DAMAGED (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE REAR OF INNER SILL PANEL CORRODED

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,404 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 24 Jan 2019 48,404 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,840 miles

front no plate cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 47,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,380 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 47,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

front no plate cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,599 miles

front no plate cracked

nearside rear arch corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 45,599 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

nearside rear arch corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,528 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,123 miles

offside front tyre just legal

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2014 44,123 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,647 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED

Fail 18 Jan 2013 43,647 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,123 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 20 Jan 2012 43,123 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,251 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,139 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 41,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH REAR LOWER ARMS ALL 4 VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

HAZARD SWITCH INTERMITTANT

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 26 Jan 2009 39,742 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,742 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,189 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,932 miles

offside front lower inner void bush slightly perrished

windscreen damaged in zone a on 10m

Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,568 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 37,568 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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C719 KFL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1985 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 C719 KFL, 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 41 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C719 KFL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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