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K481 DAR

1992 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

62,370 mi
Last recorded62,370 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 DAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2007 62,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2006 62,367 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 58,715 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

incorrect size wipers,patch repair o/s outer sill

n/s screen chipped,engine oil leaks

n/s/r wheel bearing noise,o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking-2mm tread

Fail 2 Aug 2005 58,674 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leaks

incrrect size wipers

n/s screen chipped

n/s/r wheel bearing noise

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking,tread 2mm

patch repairs o/s outer sill

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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K481 DAR is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 K481 DAR, 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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K481 DAR is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 1992.

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