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NYP 509Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,962 mi
Last recorded68,962 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYP 509Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,962 miles

Front Brake discs scored and rusty

High beam tell tale light n/w

Very rusty underneath

Fail 13 Aug 2016 68,961 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Discs scored and rusty

High beam tell tale light not working

Unable to open boot

Very rusty underneath

Fail 2 Aug 2016 68,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High beam tell tale light not working

Discs scored and rusty

Unable to open boot

Very rusty underneath

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,947 miles

mist of oil on n/s/f o/s/r shocks

signs of corrosion on floor pan

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s sill corroded

oil leak on g/box

Fail 21 Aug 2012 68,874 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s sill slighty rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2011 68,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s sill slighty rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four vehicle road tyres perished

engine light smoke under load

front valance/panel corroded/thin in areas

o/s sill rusty/thin in areas

sign of oil at inner driveshaft seals

spare vehicle tyre was flat

surface rust on engine oil pan

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,495 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 68,296 miles

complete lower front panel of vehicle rusty and thin

film of oil at n/s/f ,o/s/f and o/s/r shocks

o/s and n/s sills rusty and thin

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

spare tyre flat

starter motor faulty , n/w at times

surface rust at oil pan

Pass 4 Sep 2007 68,092 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front headlamp reflectors corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,853 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 67,852 miles

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

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

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

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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NYP 509Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NYP 509Y, 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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NYP 509Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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