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E122 VOV

1987 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,638 mi
Last recorded69,638 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE122 VOV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,638 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 69,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2024 68,865 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 68,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 67,824 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,769 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 67,769 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 67,388 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,302 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 67,302 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre 0mm on edges

o/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

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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E122 VOV is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E122 VOV, 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 E122 VOV registered?

E122 VOV is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E122 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E122 VOV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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