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KBZ 5647

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,698 mi
Last recorded20,698 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBZ 5647
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 20,698 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 19,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 19,233 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 17,501 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 16,859 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 16,444 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 15,630 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2018 15,390 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 15,390 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 14,998 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 14,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 14,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f rack arm has slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,693 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 14,682 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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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KBZ 5647 is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 57,824 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 KBZ 5647, 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 36 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KBZ 5647 registered?

KBZ 5647 is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 July 1990.

Is KBZ 5647 safe to buy?

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