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V788 NHK

2000 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

38,858 mi
Last recorded38,858 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 38,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre's Aged 2007/2008

Pass 18 Oct 2024 37,016 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 34,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 25,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 23,224 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 22,206 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 21,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 21,783 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 21,762 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 21,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,811 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 20,799 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,450 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 20,442 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,050 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 19,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 19,184 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 19,184 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,995 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,693 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 18,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,304 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Oct 2008 18,304 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,778 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 17,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,496 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 17,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 16,399 miles

advisory offside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted. advise attention

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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V788 NHK is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V788 NHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V788 NHK registered?

V788 NHK is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V788 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V788 NHK shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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