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412 AKO

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,802 mi
Last recorded85,802 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration412 AKO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 80,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 75,157 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 70,287 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 70,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,971 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 62,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking. 11 year old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking. 11 year old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 60,425 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,131 miles

front suspension is corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 60,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension is corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,830 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush is cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,521 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,206 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 58,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,312 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,898 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,617 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,615 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 57,286 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,286 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,188 miles

Airbag warning light on!

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,128 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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412 AKO is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 61,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 412 AKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 412 AKO registered?

412 AKO is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is 412 AKO safe to buy?

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