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SVG 189W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,909 mi
Last recorded61,909 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVG 189W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 61,909 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,506 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 60,991 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,472 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 59,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 59,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,506 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 59,052 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,636 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 58,633 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component insecure Both front wings insecure with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both O/S/R and N/S R wheel arches thin and corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 58,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front floor pans getting thin and weak

front inner wings getting thin and weak

n/s and o/s outer sills getting thin and weak

screen chipped

Pass 18 Jun 2016 57,813 miles

Both front floor pans thin and corroded

Both o/s and n/s body sills thin and corroded

Front and rear wheel arches rusty and thin

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S inner wing thin and corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,309 miles

Boot floor starting to corrode

Front floor pans starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks from engine

Outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,552 miles

boot floor starting to corrode

front floor pans starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

slight dampness on rear shock absorbers

Pass 15 Jun 2013 55,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot floor starting to corrode

front floor pan starting to corrode

sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,301 miles

Boot floor starting to corrode

Both outer body sills starting to corrode

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 54,778 miles

boot floor starting to corrode

slight corrosion starting on outer sills

slight dampness on rear shock absorbers

Pass 26 Jun 2010 54,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 53,788 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSR TYRE GTTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Jun 2008 53,188 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 52,722 miles

o/s rear shock absorber slightly damp

screen chipped

Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,296 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 52,291 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine oil leak from fuel pump and oil pump

Pass 18 Jun 2005 51,479 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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SVG 189W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SVG 189W, 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 SVG 189W registered?

SVG 189W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is SVG 189W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVG 189W shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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