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IUI 6038

1997 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,711 mi
Last recorded90,711 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 6038
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 90,711 miles

n/s/f wheel slight dent

Fail 9 Dec 2010 90,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f wheel slight dent

Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,811 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,391 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 69,330 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

engine compartment very messy suggest steam clean

front & rear suspension slightly soft on bounce test

passenger front door stiff to open

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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IUI 6038 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 IUI 6038, 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 IUI 6038 registered?

IUI 6038 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is IUI 6038 safe to buy?

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