1985 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · C143 GGK
1985 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 43,349 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C143 GGK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2025
- 43,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C143 GGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Fiesta (C143 GGK) between April 2007 and April 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2025 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: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
C143 GGK Mileage History
- 10/04/200710,860 mi
- 31/03/200816,370 mi+5,510 mi
- 04/04/200926,809 mi+10,439 mi
- 08/04/201092,919 mi+66,110 mi
- 12/04/201134,522 mi-58,397 mi
- 11/04/201236,001 mi+1,479 mi
- 21/05/201337,797 mi+1,796 mi
- 17/07/201337,957 mi+160 mi
- 24/07/201337,960 mi+3 mi
- 14/07/201439,525 mi+1,565 mi
- 14/07/201439,525 mi
- 04/09/202141,202 mi+1,677 mi
- 18/02/202341,720 mi+518 mi
- 09/03/202442,504 mi+784 mi
- 12/04/202543,349 mi+845 mi
Average of roughly 1,804 miles per year across 15 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: Average
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