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P114 MKL

1997 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,602 mi
Last recorded26,602 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 MKL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,602 miles

light scratching to zone A

o/s door mirror cracked but not seriously affecting rear view

Fail 4 Dec 2008 26,601 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

light scratching to zone A

o/s door mirror cracked but not seriously affecting rear view

Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,904 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,653 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 14,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P114 MKL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MKL, 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 P114 MKL registered?

P114 MKL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P114 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 MKL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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