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E119 KHK

1988 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,456 mi
Last recorded61,456 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE119 KHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 61,456 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner corroded & holed within 30cm of suspension strut (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front panel corroded & holed within 30cm of tie rod mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Carried out decel brake test due to the vehicle being too low for our rbt

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front 2 out of 3 bolts holding bracket & 1 bolt missing

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed & welded from inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner corroded & holed behind indicator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded & holed & welded from the inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor is corroded & holed & welded from inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,493 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,441 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriated

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,291 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,977 miles

Offside inner wing corroding within 30cms of top suspension turret.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,165 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 32,163 miles

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

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

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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E119 KHK is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E119 KHK, 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.

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What year was E119 KHK registered?

E119 KHK is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E119 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E119 KHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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