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KTF 819W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,959 mi
Last recorded73,959 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTF 819W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 73,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,136 miles

Nearside Front inner sill holed but not within testable area

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,433 miles

rust hole on exhaust tunnel

Fail 29 Jul 2016 72,431 miles

Front Braking system leaking pipe joiner on bulk head (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part not secure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on arm (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part not secure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on arm (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rust hole on exhaust tunnel

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,538 miles

underside of vehicle welded and heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,742 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 69,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,057 miles

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

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

off side headlamp poor pattern

Fail 14 Dec 2011 69,057 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

off side headlamp poor pattern

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,259 miles

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

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

off side rear brake binds slightly

steering noisy suspect off side front inner track rod joint

Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,567 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 67,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 66,644 miles

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

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

corrosion in o/s/f floor

Fail 1 Oct 2008 66,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion in o/s/f floor

Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 59,620 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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KTF 819W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1981 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 51,935 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 KTF 819W, 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 45 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 KTF 819W registered?

KTF 819W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is KTF 819W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTF 819W shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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