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BKA 881X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,471 mi
Last recorded93,471 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKA 881X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 93,471 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 93,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 92,260 miles

front crossmember slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres slight damage to sidewalls

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear boot floor corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 89,969 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 89,969 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,264 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,939 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 80,939 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BKA 881X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BKA 881X, 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

How do I check the history of BKA 881X?

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What year was BKA 881X registered?

BKA 881X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is BKA 881X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKA 881X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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