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KVX 984Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,569 mi
Last recorded87,569 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVX 984Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 87,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,275 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 87,180 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,966 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 86,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,923 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,907 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,899 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 86,753 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KVX 984Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVX 984Y, 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 KVX 984Y registered?

KVX 984Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 May 1983.

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