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EKH 608Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,897 mi
Last recorded41,897 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 608Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in both front strut top mountings

Fail 5 Sep 2005 41,753 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

advise short rear brake pipes lightly corroded †hole in boot floor n/s/r †o/s & n/s/f tyres on 1.6mm + bald on inside edge †

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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EKH 608Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 EKH 608Y, 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.

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What year was EKH 608Y registered?

EKH 608Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 August 1982.

Is EKH 608Y safe to buy?

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