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N106 KPV

1996 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,169 mi
Last recorded55,169 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 KPV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,169 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTY AT THE REAR AND NEED CHANGING SOON.

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH OUTER SILL ARE VERY RUSTY

DANMAGE TO NSF WHEEL RIM

OSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS CRACKED

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SHIN IS VERY RUSTY

Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,979 miles

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LAMP FLASHING ON.

DAMAGE TO OSF OUTER SILL WALL NOT TO CORDS

NSR INNER SILL IS RUSTY.

OS OUTER SILL IS RUSTY

Fail 20 Feb 2008 50,979 miles

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

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

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LAMP FLASHING ON.

DAMAGE TO OSF OUTER SILL WALL NOT TO CORDS

NSR INNER SILL IS RUSTY.

OS OUTER SILL IS RUSTY

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 47,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 40,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,901 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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N106 KPV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N106 KPV, 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 N106 KPV registered?

N106 KPV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N106 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N106 KPV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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