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HKE 10Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,899 mi
Last recorded50,899 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKE 10Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 50,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 50,250 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 50,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 50,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s hand brake has low effort

o/s/f hazard light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,938 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 49,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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HKE 10Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HKE 10Y, 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 HKE 10Y registered?

HKE 10Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 1983.

Is HKE 10Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKE 10Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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