1992 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · K485 BGM
1992 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 60,372 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K485 BGM Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2009
- 60,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K485 BGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Ford Fiesta (K485 BGM) between March 2006 and May 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
K485 BGM Mileage History
- 31/03/200654,394 mi
- 31/03/200654,394 mi
- 30/03/200752,343 mi-2,051 mi
- 31/03/200755,049 mi+2,706 mi
- 29/01/200855,861 mi+812 mi
- 08/02/200855,861 mi
- 19/05/200960,372 mi+4,511 mi
Average of roughly 1,907 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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