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F178 FYA

1989 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,315 mi
Last recorded10,315 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 FYA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2017 10,315 miles

underside showing corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 6,433 miles

both rear underside sills slight corroded

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2013 5,790 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 5,121 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 3,814 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 99,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 89,580 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

plastic sill covers fitted †

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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F178 FYA is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F178 FYA, 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.

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What year was F178 FYA registered?

F178 FYA is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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