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KPU 621Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,064 mi
Last recorded46,064 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPU 621Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 46,064 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,477 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 9 Aug 2022 44,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,190 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 43,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,746 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,864 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 40,820 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,897 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,797 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,234 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,652 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,022 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 32,987 miles

Nearside front floor corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,987 miles

Nearside front floor corroded

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 32,758 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,492 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 32,232 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temperature guage not working(sender u/s)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,232 miles

Temperature guage not working(sender u/s)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,007 miles

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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KPU 621Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KPU 621Y, 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

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What year was KPU 621Y registered?

KPU 621Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is KPU 621Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPU 621Y shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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