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DVW 480X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,220 mi
Last recorded5,220 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVW 480X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 5,220 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 4,606 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 4,580 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 4,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2021 3,066 miles

springs loose when vehicle jacked

Fail 26 Apr 2021 3,066 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

springs loose when vehicle jacked

Pass 23 Apr 2020 99,436 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,624 miles

all springs loose when vehicle jacked

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,727 miles

Battery insecure

Heavily undersealed both sills

N/S/R tyre perished but not showing cords

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

Rear brake pipes undersealed

Fail 4 Feb 2010 97,714 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Heavily undersealed both sills

N/S/R tyre perished but not showing cords

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

Rear brake pipes undersealed

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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DVW 480X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DVW 480X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DVW 480X?

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What year was DVW 480X registered?

DVW 480X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 1982.

Is DVW 480X safe to buy?

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