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C786 KAM

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,922 mi
Last recorded64,922 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC786 KAM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 64,922 miles

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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 63,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive NSR OUTER SILL CORRODED AT WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 63,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive NSR OUTER SILL CORRODED AT WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 63,074 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 62,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,677 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 61,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 135/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside rear tyres both worn LOW

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,805 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded slightly

Nearside front tyre wearing low edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside rear tyres both wearing low edges 135/80/13

Fail 2 Nov 2015 60,805 miles

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

Front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded slightly

Nearside front tyre wearing low edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside rear tyres both wearing low edges 135/80/13

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,834 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low edges

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Nov 2014 59,834 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing low edges

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,860 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 58,849 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nearside front floor area corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,802 miles

nearside front floor area has slight corrosion

offside rear inner & outer sills have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2012 57,802 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor area has slight corrosion

offside rear inner & outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front floor area has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,392 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,757 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

nearside front tyre worn outside edge.

Fail 5 Nov 2007 51,757 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

nearside front tyre worn outside edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,459 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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C786 KAM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C786 KAM, 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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C786 KAM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 December 1985.

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