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B9 KNP

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,277 mi
Last recorded54,277 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 KNP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,267 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 47,663 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 47,027 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 45,968 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,252 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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B9 KNP is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 62,302 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 B9 KNP, 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 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B9 KNP registered?

B9 KNP is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B9 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 KNP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B9 KNP have outstanding finance?

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