1996 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · N523 AMO
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 47,072 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N523 AMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/08/2026
- 47,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N523 AMO 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 (N523 AMO) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
N523 AMO Mileage History
- 11/08/202236,951 mi
- 11/08/202342,415 mi+5,464 mi
- 08/08/202442,852 mi+437 mi
- 05/08/202544,328 mi+1,476 mi
- 05/08/202647,072 mi+2,744 mi
Average of roughly 2,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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