1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P970 DMO
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 62,583 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P970 DMO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2007
- 62,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P970 DMO Mileage History
- 30/03/200660,695 mi
- 11/06/200762,583 mi+1,888 mi
Average of roughly 1,575 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P970 DMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P970 DMO) between March 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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