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S129 HDV

1999 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

39,211 mi
Last recorded39,211 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 HDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard switch lens missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2018 39,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill, wheel arch and inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill, wheel arch and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Hazard warning light switch cover missing

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 8 May 2017 36,570 miles

front brake hoses are starting to deteriorate

hazard warning lamp switch cover missing

interior mirror missing

nearside wiper blade split

offside outer cv boot is starting to perish

offside outer sill and wheel arch is starting to corrode

Fail 8 May 2017 36,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner lower sill / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake hoses are starting to deteriorate

hazard warning lamp switch cover missing

interior mirror missing

nearside wiper blade split

offside outer cv boot is starting to perish

offside outer sill and wheel arch is starting to corrode

Fail 8 May 2017 36,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner lower sill / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake hoses are starting to deteriorate

hazard warning lamp switch cover missing

interior mirror missing

nearside wiper blade split

offside outer cv boot is starting to perish

offside outer sill and wheel arch is starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2016 34,016 miles

Centre Rear view mirror missing

Hazard switch case broken but still functional

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 34,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear view mirror missing

Hazard switch case broken but still functional

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,001 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 32,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,730 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 30,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,130 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 28,126 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,013 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 22,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,019 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,184 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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S129 HDV is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 65,629 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 S129 HDV, 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 27 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S129 HDV is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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