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E117 XKU

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

25,266 mi
Last recorded25,266 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 XKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,266 miles

underside coated preventing complete inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,133 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 25,133 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 24,956 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,984 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 33,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,938 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 227,418 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2010 227,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,308 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 21,307 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 19,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,296 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,439 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 17,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,803 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 16,803 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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E117 XKU is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 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 E117 XKU, 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 38 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 E117 XKU registered?

E117 XKU is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E117 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E117 XKU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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