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M-9616-UD

1996 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,673 mi
Last recorded68,673 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM-9616-UD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,673 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 68,673 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M-9616-UD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M-9616-UD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M-9616-UD registered?

M-9616-UD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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