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K491 XUK

1992 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,034 mi
Last recorded25,034 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK491 XUK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 25,034 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Dec 2015 25,034 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet- 2 of 4 bolts missing on hinges (6.1.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings driver floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Aug 2014 17,806 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 17,745 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 6,587 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 6,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,453 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 97,754 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 97,749 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,060 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 90,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 85,799 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 920 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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K491 XUK is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K491 XUK, 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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K491 XUK is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 1992.

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