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N117 KBF

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,381 mi
Last recorded56,381 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 KBF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,381 miles

all arches corroded

front & rear valance corroded

o/s mirror damaged

outer sills corroded

under body corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,433 miles

all arches corroded

both door mirrors damaged

front & rear valance corroded

under body corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2011 54,386 miles

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

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

all arches corroded

both door mirrors damaged

front & rear valance corroded

under body corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,077 miles

front & rear valance corroded

outer sills corroded

rear arches corroded

under body corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 53,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear valance corroded

outer sills corroded

rear arches corroded

under body corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,839 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 51,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

front panel corroded

rear arches corroded

under body corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,900 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 49,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,785 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 43,332 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 43,326 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front o/s wishbone bush split

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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N117 KBF is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N117 KBF, 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 N117 KBF registered?

N117 KBF is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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