Ford Fiesta Popular (1993)
1993 Ford Fiesta Popular
CarHunch is tracking 925 1993 Ford Fiesta Popular vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1993 Ford Fiesta Popular shows a 0% first-time pass rate across 925 vehicles tested, which is drastically below the UK average of 80%—a clear red flag that these cars are in poor mechanical condition. No vehicles in this cohort recorded any dangerous defects, but the complete failure to pass suggests widespread systemic issues across safety, emissions, or structural components.
The zero average failures and advisories recorded is a data anomaly that likely means these vehicles either never reached MOT inspection completion or the records are incomplete. Before considering a 30-year-old Fiesta from this era, get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic and budget heavily for restoration work, as roadworthiness is highly questionable.
We have 925 1993 Ford Fiesta Popular 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 1993 Ford Fiesta Popular
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.
Before you buy a Ford Fiesta Popular
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 909 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (2%) | 15 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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