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SKP 830X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,063 mi
Last recorded58,063 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKP 830X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 58,063 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,669 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,916 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

both outer sill's slightly rusty

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2016 54,847 miles

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

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

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

off side front and off side rear tyre's side walls cracking

Fail 14 May 2016 54,847 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front and off side rear tyre's side walls cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2015 54,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 537,495 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,967 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 51,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,886 miles

co content very weak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,509 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,804 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 50,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,340 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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SKP 830X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SKP 830X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKP 830X registered?

SKP 830X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is SKP 830X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKP 830X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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