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P113 YWV

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,627 mi
Last recorded57,627 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 YWV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,627 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,922 miles

bubble rust started on both rear wheel archs

bubble rust started on outer door sills

handbrake travel

interior mirror missing

tyre wear n/s/f inner and outer edges

tyre wear starting on o/s/r

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,845 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 44,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,459 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 42,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,881 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,431 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 32,663 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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P113 YWV is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 61,816 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 P113 YWV, 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 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P113 YWV registered?

P113 YWV is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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