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L80 VSY

1999 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,097 mi
Last recorded69,097 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 VSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 69,097 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 58,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,680 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,294 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

spare wheel insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2019 58,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner body sill corroded near axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

spare wheel insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2017 55,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 53,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal has surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 50,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,978 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,682 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 44,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,613 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 38,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,418 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,413 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 35,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,332 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,912 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,540 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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L80 VSY is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 65,629 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 L80 VSY, 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 27 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L80 VSY registered?

L80 VSY is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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