1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P103 KNE
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 68,897 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Feb 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P103 KNE Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2008
- 68,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P103 KNE Mileage History
- 14/10/200557,973 mi
- 20/10/200557,973 mi
- 16/10/200661,182 mi+3,209 mi
- 10/10/200764,100 mi+2,918 mi
- 17/12/200764,135 mi+35 mi
- 05/12/200868,897 mi+4,762 mi
Average of roughly 3,475 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P103 KNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P103 KNE) between October 2005 and December 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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