1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P616 FRD
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 36,256 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P616 FRD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2022
- 36,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P616 FRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P616 FRD) between April 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2022 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
P616 FRD Mileage History
- 19/04/200628,034 mi
- 28/02/200829,700 mi+1,666 mi
- 11/04/200930,527 mi+827 mi
- 09/04/201030,728 mi+201 mi
- 05/04/201130,950 mi+222 mi
- 30/03/201231,161 mi+211 mi
- 26/03/201332,133 mi+972 mi
- 18/03/201433,068 mi+935 mi
- 17/03/201533,716 mi+648 mi
- 15/03/201634,479 mi+763 mi
- 15/03/201735,056 mi+577 mi
- 15/03/201835,626 mi+570 mi
- 09/08/201935,900 mi+274 mi
- 12/08/201935,914 mi+14 mi
- 14/08/202036,098 mi+184 mi
- 16/08/202136,190 mi+92 mi
- 16/08/202136,203 mi+13 mi
- 31/10/202236,256 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 497 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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