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CNV 157X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,218 mi
Last recorded40,218 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNV 157X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 40,218 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 39,151 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 38,946 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 38,908 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 38,847 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 38,704 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 38,673 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 38,628 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 38,528 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 38,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 38,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2015 38,432 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 38,275 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 36,824 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 36,522 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 36,312 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 35,928 miles

signs of corrosion to upper rear spring support area. rear subframe slightly corroded,front valance slight corrosion.

Pass 8 May 2008 35,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2007 35,725 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion to front floors,and front suspension arms

Pass 18 May 2006 35,691 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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CNV 157X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CNV 157X, 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 CNV 157X registered?

CNV 157X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 November 1981.

Is CNV 157X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNV 157X shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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