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DCV 149V

1980 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,983 mi
Last recorded59,983 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCV 149V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 59,983 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,802 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

no rear seats fitted time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,780 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 49,780 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,898 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 48,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,103 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 45,520 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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DCV 149V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,946 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 DCV 149V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCV 149V registered?

DCV 149V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 January 1980.

Is DCV 149V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCV 149V 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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