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VWK 194X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,378 mi
Last recorded40,378 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWK 194X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 40,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 38,081 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 33,241 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 28,179 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 24,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 22,468 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 22,468 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,145 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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VWK 194X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VWK 194X, 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 VWK 194X registered?

VWK 194X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is VWK 194X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWK 194X shows 8 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.

Does VWK 194X have outstanding finance?

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