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OTU 580Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,167 mi
Last recorded82,167 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTU 580Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare wheel flat. ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 82,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sille(marked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare wheel flat. ()

Pass 10 Sep 2009 78,170 miles

Oil leak

chips in windscreen

footbrake travel

handbrake travel

movement in osf seat

nsf tyre sidewall cut

nsr brake pipes rusty

vehicles underbody rusted

Fail 9 Sep 2009 78,170 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

chips in windscreen

footbrake travel

handbrake travel

movement in osf seat

nsf tyre sidewall cut

nsr brake pipes rusty

vehicles underbody rusted

Pass 19 Jul 2007 76,485 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 76,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rust corrosion & welded patches in various places

Pass 17 May 2006 74,717 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 74,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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OTU 580Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OTU 580Y, 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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OTU 580Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 1983.

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