MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,949 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Coolant leak
Nearside and offside, front and rear tyres perrished
Nearside front wheel bearing noisy
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside rear tyre perished
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside rear tyre perished
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FKE 230Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1983 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 FKE 230Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FKE 230Y registered?
FKE 230Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 1983.
Is FKE 230Y safe to buy?
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