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L16 EVY

1999 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,482 mi
Last recorded111,482 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 EVY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 111,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2012 107,131 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2012 107,131 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2011 102,257 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 102,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

no interior mirror

no spare wheel

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2010 96,690 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 96,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 86,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,216 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 86,209 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

interior rear view mirror missing

long travel on handbrake

n/s rear flexi brake hose slightly twisted

o/s front wiper blade slightly split

o/s rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

o/s rear wheel outer rim damaged

slight blow from centre exhaust box

surface corrosion on o/s rear flexi brake hose metal ends

Pass 25 Aug 2007 81,562 miles

n/s/r tyre on border line

Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

petrol cap hard to remove

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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L16 EVY is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 65,629 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 L16 EVY, 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 27 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L16 EVY is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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