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K497 XOB

1992 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,967 mi
Last recorded46,967 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 XOB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,967 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,910 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall has minor cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,849 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,280 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,982 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 45,982 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 45,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 45,718 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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K497 XOB is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K497 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

K497 XOB is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 September 1992.

Is K497 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K497 XOB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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