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CPV 657Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,596 mi
Last recorded78,596 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPV 657Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,596 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 77,925 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 77,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,348 miles

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

movement in front seats

nail in offside front tyre

underbody damage...vehicle lowered

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,564 miles

offside rear wheel tight to spin,..not binding

Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,709 miles

front brake hoses secured with tie wraps,advise to fit brackets

Fail 1 Apr 2010 72,686 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake hoses secured with tie wraps,advise to fit brackets

Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,823 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 70,819 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise water leak

Fail 2 Feb 2006 70,649 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear arches starting to corroad

brakes not tested due to front wheels binding

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on side wall

rear number plate cracked

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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CPV 657Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 CPV 657Y, 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 43 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 CPV 657Y registered?

CPV 657Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 1983.

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