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P122 FVO

1997 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,727 mi
Last recorded82,727 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 FVO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2007 82,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 73,200 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 73,200 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 56,679 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 56,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 56,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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P122 FVO is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P122 FVO, 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 P122 FVO registered?

P122 FVO is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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