1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P422 GMU
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 82,131 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P422 GMU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2023
- 82,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P422 GMU 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 1996 Ford Fiesta (P422 GMU) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P422 GMU Mileage History
- 28/07/202281,276 mi
- 28/07/202281,276 mi
- 07/08/202382,131 mi+855 mi
- 07/08/202382,131 mi
Average of roughly 833 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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