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SDU 159W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,222 mi
Last recorded62,222 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDU 159W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,487 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,128 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,802 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,169 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,073 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,899 miles

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

corrosion to o/s rear boot floor non structural, efficient at time of test.

several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,678 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,473 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,182 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 39,178 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

o/s front floor has slight corrosion, non structural efficient at time of test.

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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SDU 159W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1981 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 51,935 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 SDU 159W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SDU 159W registered?

SDU 159W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is SDU 159W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDU 159W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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