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W229 UOT

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,522 mi
Last recorded47,522 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 UOT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Wing mirror loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 47,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Wing mirror loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,879 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 40,878 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,360 miles

Both Rear Top Strut Mounts Movement detected

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm rear Bush starting to debond

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 39,356 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body Sill (2.4.A.3)

Both Rear Top Strut Mounts Movement detected

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm rear Bush starting to debond

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,072 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,982 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,053 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 17,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,838 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,044 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,119 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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W229 UOT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W229 UOT, 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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W229 UOT is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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