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KGO 771Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,962 mi
Last recorded68,962 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGO 771Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 68,962 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,102 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2024 65,101 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,393 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyre sidewall has damage 1755013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 63,392 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing backbox/centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber burst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyre sidewall has damage 1755013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 61,430 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and fouling anti rollbar on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front brake flexi fouling anti rollbar on full lock

Fail 15 Mar 2022 61,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and fouling anti rollbar on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

low footbrake effort offside rear

low handbrake effort offside rear

offside front brake flexi fouling anti rollbar on full lock

Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,560 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

axle corroded

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2021 59,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175-50-13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,837 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 57,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked in tread and side wall

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked in tread

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 57,321 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 56,977 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,267 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,502 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

near side front track control arm is modified but seems adequate

oil leak from filter housing area

rear shocks weak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 48,493 miles

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

near side front track control arm is modified but seems adequate

oil leak from filter housing area

rear shocks weak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,902 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 44,886 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 43,383 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 43,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear number plate home made but spaced correctly

very slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

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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KGO 771Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KGO 771Y, 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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KGO 771Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 October 1982.

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