Ford Fiesta L CVT Auto (1989)

1,098 real MOT outcomes analysed

1989 Ford Fiesta L CVT Auto

CarHunch is tracking 1,098 1989 Ford Fiesta L CVT Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

This 1989 Ford Fiesta L is essentially off the road: zero vehicles in this cohort of 1,098 passed their MOT, compared to the 80% UK average, and there are no mileage records because these cars are no longer registered for use. The complete absence of any passing vehicles means this model-year combination has reached the end of its practical life and cannot be legally driven on UK roads.

If you're considering one of these cars, it would need a full restoration and MOT-standard repairs before it could be registered again—a project far beyond routine maintenance. For classic car enthusiasts, that might be the appeal; for everyday buyers, move on to something actually roadworthy.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,098 1989 Ford Fiesta L CVT Auto vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.

What to check before buying a 1989 Ford Fiesta L CVT Auto

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 1,094 0% 0
Diesel (0%) 4 0% 0

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Other model years — Ford Fiesta L CVT Auto:

1987 1988