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M359 KPA

1995 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

12,125 mi
Last recorded12,125 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM359 KPA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 12,125 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill chalk marked (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 3,794 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 103,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 3 Aug 2013 95,378 miles

BOTH SIDES LOWER OUTER SILLS HAVE CORROSION

FLOOR TO SILL PANELS HAVE HEAVY CORROSION ON BOTH SIDES

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 95,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH SIDES LOWER OUTER SILLS HAVE CORROSION

FLOOR TO SILL PANELS HAVE HEAVY CORROSION ON BOTH SIDES

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,692 miles

power steering pump noisy, power steering rack has signs of a leak, both rear inner sills corroded, all wheel archs blistered, chip in screen

Fail 9 Jul 2012 87,683 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

power steering pump noisy, power steering rack has signs of a leak, both rear inner sills corroded, all wheel archs blistered, chip in screen

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wing corroded by lower sill

Fail 23 Jun 2011 85,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wing corroded by lower sill

Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,444 miles

traction control light on, chip in screen, offside front outer sill excessivly corroded and holed, powersteering leaking from rack, front disc worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 83,410 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

traction control light on, chip in screen, offside front outer sill excessivly corroded and holed, powersteering leaking from rack, front disc worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,365 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 80,359 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear wheel arches are blistered, oil leak, both front suspension arms bushes are worn, both front brake pipes are corroded, off side front tyre is close to limit, both handbrake cables are corroded

front brake discs are corroded, exhaust baffles are noisy, off side front wing is holed and corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,683 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 73,681 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension arm bushes are worn, front brake pipes are corroded, exhaust rear silencer is corroded, both rear wheel arches surface corrosion, off side front wing is corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2007 73,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

spare/steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,646 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M359 KPA is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1995 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 62,617 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 M359 KPA, 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 31 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M359 KPA is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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