1996 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P956 FFP
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 23,205 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P956 FFP Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2011
- 23,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P956 FFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P956 FFP) between September 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2011 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P956 FFP Mileage History
- 01/09/200668,592 mi
- 02/09/200668,592 mi
- 28/08/200778,235 mi+9,643 mi
- 30/08/200778,236 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/200890,825 mi+12,589 mi
- 31/03/200997,799 mi+6,974 mi
- 09/04/200997,799 mi
- 08/04/201010,393 mi-87,406 mi
- 01/04/201123,205 mi+12,812 mi
Average of roughly -9,909 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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