1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P49 UWK
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 96,750 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P49 UWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/12/2024
- 96,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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P49 UWK 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 1997 Ford Fiesta (P49 UWK) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
P49 UWK Mileage History
- 21/12/202194,957 mi
- 03/01/202395,807 mi+850 mi
- 06/01/202395,815 mi+8 mi
- 04/01/202496,395 mi+580 mi
- 28/12/202496,750 mi+355 mi
Average of roughly 594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Suspension Bush WearModerate
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