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E130 SAF

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,692 mi
Last recorded13,692 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE130 SAF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 13,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 11,498 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 8,314 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2022 6,317 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 5,431 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 5,410 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 5,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2012 5,313 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 5,310 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,087 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 5,087 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2009 5,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 4,924 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,729 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 4,324 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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E130 SAF is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E130 SAF, 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 E130 SAF registered?

E130 SAF is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E130 SAF safe to buy?

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