1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P216 CEP
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 3,970 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P216 CEP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/07/2009
- 3,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P216 CEP Mileage History
- 11/02/200698,998 mi
- 09/02/20073,956 mi-95,042 mi
- 14/02/20073,970 mi+14 mi
- 02/07/20093,970 mi
Average of roughly -28,055 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P216 CEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P216 CEP) between February 2006 and July 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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