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KYC 932Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

4,350 mi
Last recorded4,350 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYC 932Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 4,350 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle displaying areas of corrosion and extensive restorative repairs

Fail 25 Nov 2020 4,348 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering system excessively rough steering rack displaying wear (2.1.1 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle displaying areas of corrosion acceptable for testing purposes when presented

Pass 16 May 2019 42,678 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor holed and corroded but not a prescribed area

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

Pass 17 May 2018 4,114 miles

major oil leak

Fail 16 May 2018 4,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp not visible (5.1.1)

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

major oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017 3,718 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 9 May 2017 3,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL INSIDE DOOR APPERTURE (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Pass 24 May 2016 3,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

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

engine displaying eratic tickover/misfire

service/handbraking efforts within prescribed limits

vehicle subject to restorative work

Fail 14 Apr 2016 3,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DULL (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced VERY DULL ON DIP AND MAIN BEAM (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOOT FLOOR BY ANTI ROLL BAR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 2,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body surface corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2014 2,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,553 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 844,330 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 78,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 76,818 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2006 75,074 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 75,074 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KYC 932Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 KYC 932Y, 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.

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KYC 932Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 June 1983.

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