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HHK 449Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,336 mi
Last recorded118,336 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHK 449Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 118,336 miles

both rear trailing arm back bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Mar 2016 121,466 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 7,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 2,768 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 97,215 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 97,109 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,529 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 91,519 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake efficiency close to minimum limit

Fail 12 Apr 2010 91,201 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake efficiency close to minimum limit

Pass 27 Apr 2009 90,899 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 90,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 90,260 miles

n/s rear outer sill corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2006 89,809 miles

n/s outer c/v gaiter splitting

o/s brake bind [front]

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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HHK 449Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HHK 449Y, 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 HHK 449Y registered?

HHK 449Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 1982.

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