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KEV 849Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,185 mi
Last recorded40,185 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEV 849Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,182 miles

n/s o/s front of side seals rusted

Fail 28 Mar 2015 40,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s o/s front of side seals rusted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 302,377 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2010 22,518 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 22,513 miles

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

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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KEV 849Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 KEV 849Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KEV 849Y?

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What year was KEV 849Y registered?

KEV 849Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 May 1983.

Is KEV 849Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEV 849Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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