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K183 KEX

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,813 mi
Last recorded21,813 miles
Recorded on13 May 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK183 KEX
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2006 21,813 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,335 miles

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear outer c v boot split

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2006 21,335 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear outer c v boot split

oil leak

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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K183 KEX is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 55,142 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 Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K183 KEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K183 KEX registered?

K183 KEX is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 16 February 1993.

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