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YKA 431W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,743 mi
Last recorded55,743 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKA 431W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 55,743 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 55,687 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 55,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,568 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,726 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,032 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 52,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 518,109 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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YKA 431W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YKA 431W, 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 YKA 431W registered?

YKA 431W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is YKA 431W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKA 431W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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