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KPS 346T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,426 mi
Last recorded44,426 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPS 346T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 44,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to offside sill

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed obscuring view of testable items

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,970 miles

Lower Underside heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front cv joint gaiter clip loose but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,258 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Undercarrage black undersealed

Fail 12 Apr 2016 43,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Undercarrage black undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underbody Has Slight Corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,032 miles

various brake pipes slightly rusted

Fail 20 Jun 2011 39,017 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

UNDERSIDE VERY RUSTY (mainly surface rust)

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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KPS 346T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 46,438 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 KPS 346T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KPS 346T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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