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K479 KGU

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,762 mi
Last recorded67,762 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK479 KGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 67,762 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 54,755 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 54,873 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 54,697 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 54,271 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,844 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,411 miles

corrosion too outer sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,931 miles

Lower both outer sills corroded not excessive

Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,423 miles

both outer sills corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,277 miles

both front lower wings corroded and corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,170 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 4 Dec 2012 52,162 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,943 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal excessive travel recomend brake inspection

near side front tyre split on side wall

off side front wing corroded not stuctural

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,478 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 51,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,071 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,552 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,728 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 48,954 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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K479 KGU is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 61,408 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 K479 KGU, 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 34 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K479 KGU is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 November 1992.

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