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KGC 888Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,946 mi
Last recorded60,946 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGC 888Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,946 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,900 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 60,896 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bumper missing at time of test,front.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 60,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 60,397 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,750 miles

corrosion on o/s inner wing

Fail 4 Sep 2014 59,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on o/s inner wing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,319 miles

N/S/R bump stop missing

front strut tops worn

gear selection difficult

oil leaks

rusty under car

slight play N/S/F bottom ball joint

Fail 5 Aug 2013 59,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/R bump stop missing

front strut tops worn

gear selection difficult

oil leaks

rusty under car

slight play N/S/F bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,378 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 54,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,041 miles

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

nearside rear brake dragging slightly - Not showing on RBT

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 22 Mar 2011 64,118 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 55,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 14 Feb 2009 47,704 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2008 47,635 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 47,323 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 46,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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KGC 888Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1982 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,457 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 KGC 888Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KGC 888Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 1982.

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