1997 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · P29 HVP
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 78,198 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1388cc
P29 HVP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2013
- 78,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (49 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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P29 HVP Mileage History
- 06/02/200638,061 mi
- 17/02/200744,225 mi+6,164 mi
- 13/02/200848,870 mi+4,645 mi
- 09/02/200953,498 mi+4,628 mi
- 09/02/200953,498 mi
- 10/02/201057,905 mi+4,407 mi
- 12/02/201057,905 mi
- 15/02/201163,957 mi+6,052 mi
- 15/02/201163,957 mi
- 25/01/201270,915 mi+6,958 mi
- 01/02/201271,014 mi+99 mi
- 11/02/201378,198 mi+7,184 mi
- 13/02/201378,198 mi
Average of roughly 5,717 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
P29 HVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P29 HVP) between February 2006 and February 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (49 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 98 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 front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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