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V161 GVM

2000 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,023 mi
Last recorded109,023 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 GVM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,023 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 109,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,753 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 92,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 74,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,766 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,098 miles

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

advise pas pipe damp advise both door mirrors repaird with black tape

Fail 5 Jan 2012 58,098 miles

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

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

advise pas pipe damp advise both door mirrors repaird with black tape

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,998 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,565 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,590 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,244 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,872 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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V161 GVM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 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 V161 GVM, 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 26 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V161 GVM registered?

V161 GVM is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V161 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V161 GVM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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