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P120 KKO

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,394 mi
Last recorded18,394 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 KKO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,394 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 18,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on egde

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

off side do0or sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 8,413 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 8,413 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 3,002 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 97,393 miles

anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with play

both o/s/f,o/s/r tyres wearing on egdes

front brake hoses perished

o/s bottom arm rear bush pulling out but no essive play

o/s outer sill corrioned

rear brake pipes corrioned

Pass 2 Apr 2007 89,865 miles

anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with play

front and rear brake hoses perished

o/s/r disic in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing on egde

Pass 1 Apr 2006 82,975 miles

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with play

front brake hoses perished

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre just legal

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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P120 KKO is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P120 KKO, 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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P120 KKO is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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