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C828 KHJ

1986 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,904 mi
Last recorded96,904 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC828 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,904 miles

nearside washer jet needs cleaning

Pass 4 Apr 2025 96,275 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 95,821 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 95,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,950 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 94,751 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 94,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 93,607 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 93,411 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2015 92,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 92,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 92,078 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,548 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

body work rusty

front panel wings rusty

n s rear tyre perished

n s sill rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,898 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 90,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 89,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 89,015 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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C828 KHJ is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C828 KHJ, 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 C828 KHJ registered?

C828 KHJ is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 February 1986.

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