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KSR 226X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,642 mi
Last recorded13,642 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSR 226X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 13,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 13,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 12,005 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis leg modified for retro fit engine and unable to verify quality of welds

front discs corroded

harnesses fitted

heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Sep 2017 12,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis leg modified for retro fit engine and unable to verify quality of welds

front discs corroded

harnesses fitted

heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2016 12,002 miles

Harnesses fitted

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2015 11,701 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 52,664 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 52,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,604 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,945 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 50,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside indicators are operating faster than the other side.Seatbelts are of harness type.Driver seat is stiff to move and backrest wont move.

Pass 15 May 2006 46,253 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 46,253 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 46,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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KSR 226X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KSR 226X, 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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What year was KSR 226X registered?

KSR 226X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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