1985 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · C265 KNH
1985 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 26,357 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C265 KNH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 26,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C265 KNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Fiesta (C265 KNH) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect & leaking (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
C265 KNH Mileage History
- 21/10/202321,245 mi
- 05/10/202423,528 mi+2,283 mi
- 11/10/202423,533 mi+5 mi
- 30/08/202525,325 mi+1,792 mi
- 08/08/202626,357 mi+1,032 mi
Average of roughly 1,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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