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E131 YKL

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,157 mi
Last recorded81,157 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE131 YKL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 81,157 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel pipes cracking near fuel tank

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2023 79,845 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,873 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 76,791 miles

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 25 Jun 2021 72,944 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 71,449 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,754 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 68,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,972 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,500 miles

o/s headlamp is starting to deteriate but ok for mot at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2012 63,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s headlamp is starting to deteriate but ok for mot at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2011 56,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 56,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 46,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 36,635 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,635 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2008 28,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front coil spring very rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front coil spring very rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,244 miles

FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,354 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 11,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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E131 YKL is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E131 YKL, 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 E131 YKL registered?

E131 YKL is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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