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D196 KMK

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,899 mi
Last recorded50,899 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD196 KMK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,899 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 50,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,353 miles

slight corrosion to o/s front outer sill & n/s rear outer sill

Fail 8 Sep 2008 50,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to o/s front outer sill & n/s rear outer sill

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,440 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 47,808 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2005 47,808 miles

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

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

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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D196 KMK is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 D196 KMK, 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 39 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D196 KMK registered?

D196 KMK is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D196 KMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D196 KMK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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