1996 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · N411 GMA
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 5,001 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Jun 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N411 GMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2008
- 5,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N411 GMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (N411 GMA) between June 2006 and June 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
N411 GMA Mileage History
- 08/06/200698,223 mi
- 15/06/200698,223 mi
- 14/06/20072,334 mi-95,889 mi
- 16/06/20084,984 mi+2,650 mi
- 20/06/20085,001 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly -45,839 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Fiesta Mk4 (BE91)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Structural Corrosion (Sills and Rear Arches)Serious
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- Rear Suspension Bush WearModerate
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