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P114 HVW

1997 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,114 mi
Last recorded48,114 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 HVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advanced wear noted on front brake pads.

offside rear wheel bearing slight wear/noise.

surface corrosion noted on both outer sills.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 48,114 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advanced wear noted on front brake pads.

offside rear wheel bearing slight wear/noise.

surface corrosion noted on both outer sills.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,767 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 45,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,637 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 42,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,121 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 37,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 37,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewwall starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,604 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT 165/70/13T

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 165/70/13T

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 1 Jul 2008 34,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT 165/70/13T

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 165/70/13T

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,118 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 33,118 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split rubber but clearing screen ok

Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,752 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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P114 HVW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P114 HVW, 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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P114 HVW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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