1996 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P108 UFW
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 6,314 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Aug 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P108 UFW Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2009
- 6,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P108 UFW 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 (P108 UFW) between May 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2009 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P108 UFW Mileage History
- 26/05/200675,414 mi
- 30/05/200675,415 mi+1 mi
- 01/06/200785,692 mi+10,277 mi
- 13/06/200893,138 mi+7,446 mi
- 15/06/20096,514 mi-86,624 mi
- 16/06/20096,314 mi-200 mi
Average of roughly -22,596 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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