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K888 AMH

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,995 mi
Last recorded103,995 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 AMH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 103,995 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2012 771 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 98,028 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 94,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 91,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion present on vehicle sills and underside

Drivers side front brake pipe corroded-advise replacement

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front section of front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (in middle of floor)

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

Passenger side front anti-roll bar link slightly worn

Passenger side front tyre outer sidewall damaged (tread at 3-4mm)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear coil springs and shock absorbers corroded

Rear foot brake effort down-advise investigation/repair

Wipers smearing

Fail 2 Jun 2009 91,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion present on vehicle sills and underside

Drivers side front brake pipe corroded-advise replacement

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front section of front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (in middle of floor)

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

Passenger side front anti-roll bar link slightly worn

Passenger side front tyre outer sidewall damaged (tread at 3-4mm)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear coil springs and shock absorbers corroded

Rear foot brake effort down-advise investigation/repair

Wipers smearing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 85,337 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 85,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,125 miles

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2007 75,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,687 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 60,528 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 60,528 miles

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

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

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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K888 AMH is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,124 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 K888 AMH, 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 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K888 AMH is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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