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VWA 909Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,150 mi
Last recorded49,150 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWA 909Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

small crack in windscreen

Fail 18 Aug 2014 49,150 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

small crack in windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,224 miles

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

off side sill slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 47,224 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

off side sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,446 miles

off side raer sill corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 43,446 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side raer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,699 miles

hand brake lever has slight side ways movement

off side rear outer sill has some corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2011 39,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake lever has slight side ways movement

off side rear outer sill has some corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,336 miles

extensive welding to under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,009 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2008 21,009 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,900 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 20,900 miles

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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VWA 909Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VWA 909Y, 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 VWA 909Y registered?

VWA 909Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 1983.

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