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M353 KPA

1995 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,149 mi
Last recorded58,149 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 KPA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front steering inner track rod ball joints have slight play

front valance corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 58,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front steering inner track rod ball joints have slight play

front valance corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 50,997 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear valance has corrosion

n/s/outer sill corroded

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,080 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 41,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,009 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,249 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 29,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,183 miles

Both rear tyres in very poor condition

Fail 28 Feb 2009 27,183 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both rear tyres in very poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,257 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 23,425 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,628 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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M353 KPA is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 62,617 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 M353 KPA, 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 31 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M353 KPA is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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