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KKD 23D

1986 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,717 mi
Last recorded8,717 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Cortina33,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKD 23D
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 8,717 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 8,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 7,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2023 7,122 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 6,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 4,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 4,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 4,422 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 3,922 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Vacum pipe on servo perished. (1.1.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 3,921 miles

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Anti roll bar. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wing. (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Vacum pipe on servo perished. (1.1.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 3,055 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 25,089 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 25,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,098 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 20,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 1,512 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 944 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 99,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 99,209 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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KKD 23D is a 1986 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 33,926 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 Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KKD 23D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 40 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KKD 23D registered?

KKD 23D is a 1986 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 June 1986.

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