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K497 VJO

1992 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,723 mi
Last recorded51,723 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 VJO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,723 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 51,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,132 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 45,132 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 40,987 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K497 VJO is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K497 VJO, 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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What year was K497 VJO registered?

K497 VJO is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 August 1992.

Is K497 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K497 VJO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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