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N110 VDV

1996 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,050 mi
Last recorded88,050 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN110 VDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,050 miles

drvs door is a little reluctant to close securely

Fail 8 Aug 2012 88,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

drvs door is a little reluctant to close securely

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,256 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,803 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake pedal has a long travel but has new front brakes fitted

front discs wiorn

Fail 21 Jul 2010 77,803 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front discs wiorn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,509 miles

ADVISE CHECK AND ADJUST REAR BRAKES

Fail 14 Jul 2009 74,509 miles

ADVISE CHECK AND ADJUST REAR BRAKES

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 71,164 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 68,208 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 68,208 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 65,370 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 62,332 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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N110 VDV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N110 VDV, 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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N110 VDV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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