1996 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · P315 COV
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 15,011 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1388cc
P315 COV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2008
- 15,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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P315 COV Mileage History
- 25/07/200697,616 mi
- 25/07/200697,616 mi
- 15/10/20077,091 mi-90,525 mi
- 15/10/20077,091 mi
- 18/12/200815,011 mi+7,920 mi
- 19/12/200815,011 mi
Average of roughly -34,356 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P315 COV 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 (P315 COV) between July 2006 and December 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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