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N117 KCK

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,126 mi
Last recorded84,126 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 KCK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 84,126 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside frear axel bush slightly worn

Pass 8 Aug 2008 84,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fornt strut top bushes worn

front floors corroded

offside and nearside rear axel mounts corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear axel bush worn

socket stuck on nearside front wheel

Fail 6 Aug 2008 84,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fornt strut top bushes worn

front floors corroded

offside and nearside rear axel mounts corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear axel bush worn

socket stuck on nearside front wheel

Pass 19 Dec 2006 71,228 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 67,629 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 67,629 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 KCK is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N117 KCK, 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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N117 KCK is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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