1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P499 NPW
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 26,290 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1299cc
P499 NPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2008
- 26,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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P499 NPW Mileage History
- 09/12/200588,488 mi
- 08/12/20067,158 mi-81,330 mi
- 07/12/200719,496 mi+12,338 mi
- 15/12/200826,220 mi+6,724 mi
- 18/12/200826,290 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly -20,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P499 NPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P499 NPW) between December 2005 and December 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.