1996 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · N287 KWY
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 7,780 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1242cc
N287 KWY Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2008
- 7,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N287 KWY Mileage History
- 06/01/200691,221 mi
- 06/01/200691,221 mi
- 04/01/200798,766 mi+7,545 mi
- 08/01/200798,768 mi+2 mi
- 14/02/20087,780 mi-90,988 mi
- 14/02/20087,780 mi
Average of roughly -39,621 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N287 KWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (N287 KWY) between January 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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