CarVerify

Free Car Check

NVL 550Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

39,713 mi
Last recorded39,713 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVL 550Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 39,713 miles

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn

floor areas covered in underseal

fuel cap seal perishing

metal brake pipes corroded and covered in underseal and grease

rear chassis corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension cross-beam corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 39,546 miles

brake pipes covered in under-seal

floor areas covered in under-seal

front brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension cross-beam corroded

rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 29 Apr 2022 39,546 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes covered in under-seal

floor areas covered in under-seal

front brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension cross-beam corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,253 miles

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

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

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

tap test done on brakes as car too low to go into rollers

Fail 24 Feb 2021 39,251 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

tap test done on brakes as car too low to go into rollers

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,155 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 39,155 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 38,185 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,164 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 37,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear underbody corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,479 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,609 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 31,604 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,670 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 30,668 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 29,318 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,919 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,133 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 23,093 miles

ENGINE OVERHEATING ON LONG TICKOVER

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,093 miles

ENGINE OVERHEATING ON LONG TICKOVER

Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,829 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 22,829 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NVL 550Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NVL 550Y, 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

How do I check the history of NVL 550Y?

You can check the full history of NVL 550Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NVL 550Y registered?

NVL 550Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 1983.

Is NVL 550Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVL 550Y shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NVL 550Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NVL 550Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.