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F164 FKU

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,919 mi
Last recorded53,919 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 FKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 53,919 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 53,668 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 53,282 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 52,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 51,906 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 51,906 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes rust protected

underside of vehicle rust protected

Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes rust protected

underside of vehicle rust protected

Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,384 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 47,329 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,991 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 45,991 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 79,646 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 79,626 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,373 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,099 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,380 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 77,239 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 75,447 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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F164 FKU is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1989 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,158 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 F164 FKU, 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 37 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 F164 FKU registered?

F164 FKU is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F164 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F164 FKU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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