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P136 KCF

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,524 mi
Last recorded95,524 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 KCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,524 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside outer sills are corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 95,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside outer sills are becoming heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,934 miles

advise brake inspection....

front number plate damaged..

long handbrake lever travel....

o/s/f tyre close to limit , n/s/f wearing inner edge....

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged...

slight play felt at n/s/f wheel....

under body corrosion...

Fail 14 Mar 2011 89,934 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake inspection....

front number plate damaged..

long handbrake lever travel....

o/s/f tyre close to limit , n/s/f wearing inner edge....

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged...

slight play felt at n/s/f wheel....

under body corrosion...

Fail 29 Jun 2010 88,062 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Nearside Outer Driveshaft GAitor Perishing

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

Slight Blow From Rear Exhaust System

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,062 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Nearside Outer Driveshaft GAitor Perishing

Slight Blow From Rear Exhaust System

Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,760 miles

Both Inner Sills Rusting

Both Outer Sills Rusting

Both Rear Axle Mounting Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 80,203 miles

Nearside headlamp reflector loose

Parking brake limits only just met

Rear wiper blade missing

Sills and underside of vehicle corroded

Slight play in nearside top suspension mount bush

Fail 25 Jun 2008 80,202 miles

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

Nearside headlamp reflector loose

Parking brake limits only just met

Rear wiper blade missing

Sills and underside of vehicle corroded

Slight play in nearside top suspension mount bush

Pass 15 Jun 2007 76,569 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 76,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,643 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 72,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 68,545 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 68,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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P136 KCF is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P136 KCF, 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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P136 KCF is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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