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N122 DNA

1996 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,500 mi
Last recorded44,500 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 DNA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 44,500 miles

corrosion at floors,floors to sills,sills and sill backs

Pass 20 May 2011 41,238 miles

corrosion at sills,sill backs,floors,rear inner arches

Pass 25 May 2010 38,004 miles

corrosion showing at floors, floors to sills,sill backs,sills and rear inner arches

Fail 25 May 2010 38,002 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion showing at floors, floors to sills,sill backs,sills and rear inner arches

Pass 30 May 2009 35,712 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 35,684 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2008 31,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 28,190 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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N122 DNA is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N122 DNA, 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 N122 DNA registered?

N122 DNA is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N122 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N122 DNA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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