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CDP 259V

1979 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,466 mi
Last recorded52,466 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDP 259V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,466 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,452 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 52,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,442 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,380 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,113 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 51,819 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)

Pass 21 May 2009 51,819 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,280 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 51,280 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 50,926 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear stabiliser arm slightly bent

Pass 24 May 2006 50,619 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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CDP 259V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,472 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 CDP 259V, 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 47 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 CDP 259V registered?

CDP 259V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is CDP 259V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDP 259V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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