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W162 SOT

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,296 mi
Last recorded143,296 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 SOT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 143,296 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 140,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 130,441 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 130,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 110,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 110,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,082 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside & offside rear axle bushes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit & deteriorating

offside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 2 Apr 2008 89,831 miles

Air bag warning light on

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Apr 2008 89,831 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Air bag warning light on

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Oct 2006 75,521 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 75,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 60,819 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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W162 SOT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W162 SOT, 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 W162 SOT registered?

W162 SOT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W162 SOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W162 SOT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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