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G232 SGW

1990 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,168 mi
Last recorded22,168 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG232 SGW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 22,168 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 21,953 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 21,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 21,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 21,337 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 21,092 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 20,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 20,744 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 20,166 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 20,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 20,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,881 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 19,880 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 19,862 miles

offside front tyre mishaped

Fail 16 May 2014 19,832 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front tyre mishaped

Pass 20 Jan 2012 18,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,015 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 16,715 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,310 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,911 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING

Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,720 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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G232 SGW is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1990 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 57,824 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 G232 SGW, 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 36 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G232 SGW registered?

G232 SGW is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G232 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G232 SGW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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