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K498 XAJ

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

73,372 mi
Last recorded73,372 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2006
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 XAJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2006 73,372 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

centre floorpan starting to corrode

engine oil leak

filler and corrosion to n/s rear wheelarch

n/s centre floorpan starting to corrode

n/s front chassis starting to corrode

n/s front floorpan welded from inside

n/s front tyre tread low

n/s rear chassis starting to corrode

o/s bulkhead starting to corrode

o/s rear floorpan starting to corrode

o/s rear inner wheelarch starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play to o/s steering rack

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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K498 XAJ is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 K498 XAJ, 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 K498 XAJ registered?

K498 XAJ is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 August 1992.

Is K498 XAJ safe to buy?

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