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WKM 182X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,646 mi
Last recorded56,646 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKM 182X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 53,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 45,895 miles

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

corrosion to o/s f floor, but outside any prescribed area

Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 35,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 95,504 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 29,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,711 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,426 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,304 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r lamp slightly damaged

slight corosion to rear axle spring mounts

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight corrosion to both front inner wings

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 20 Jun 2007 64,198 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 64,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 64,070 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 64,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WKM 182X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1982 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,457 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 WKM 182X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WKM 182X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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