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TKV 572W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,926 mi
Last recorded97,926 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKV 572W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,926 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,740 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 92,202 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 92,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,243 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 82,233 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 76,593 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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TKV 572W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKV 572W, 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 TKV 572W registered?

TKV 572W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1981.

Is TKV 572W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKV 572W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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