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W176 SOT

2000 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,577 mi
Last recorded155,577 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 SOT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 155,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded all along outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded all along outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

general body corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2017 151,652 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 148,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 135,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 121,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 114,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 106,980 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 106,980 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,029 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 100,029 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,166 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 92,166 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,529 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 74,808 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 67,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travil high

Pass 11 Mar 2006 53,684 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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W176 SOT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W176 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 W176 SOT registered?

W176 SOT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W176 SOT safe to buy?

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