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A12 RSU

1990 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,091 mi
Last recorded15,091 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,091 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension very hard with very little travel

Fail 9 Jun 2016 15,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension very hard with very little travel

Fail 15 Apr 2016 14,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing caliper (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing caliper (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,009 miles

floor pan an sills in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2012 96,659 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 96,659 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner seals in poor condition

n/s front brake hose in poor condition

rear brake hoses in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2010

inner sills in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2009 96,450 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 95,933 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advance corrosion to underside sidesills

body kit fitted + suspension lowered

cracking to both rear tyres

some movement to steering rack inner joint o/s

Fail 19 Aug 2006 95,922 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advance corrosion to under sidesills

cracking to both rear tyre treads

some movement to rack rod joint o/s/f

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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A12 RSU is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 57,824 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 A12 RSU, 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 36 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 RSU is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 December 1990.

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