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TKY 556Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,876 mi
Last recorded20,876 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKY 556Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 20,876 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 20,875 miles

Fuel pipe leaking by tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 20,748 miles

rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

slight underbody corrosion heavily undersealed in places

Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,238 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front and offside front seat belts are of 3 point harness type

nearside front and offside front strut top bushes have play when jacked up ok when on floor

no rear seat belts or seats fitted

underside of car heavily wax oiled

Fail 10 Jul 2007 19,224 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes and underbody heavily wax oiled

front strut top nearside and offside play when jacked up ok on floor

nearside and offside front seat belts of 3 point type harness

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,210 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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TKY 556Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TKY 556Y, 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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What year was TKY 556Y registered?

TKY 556Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 1983.

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