1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P818 SVC
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 24,099 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1242cc
P818 SVC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2014
- 24,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P818 SVC Mileage History
- 12/07/200669,195 mi
- 06/07/200774,183 mi+4,988 mi
- 23/07/200878,977 mi+4,794 mi
- 17/07/200987,053 mi+8,076 mi
- 17/07/200987,053 mi
- 16/07/201089,414 mi+2,361 mi
- 23/07/201089,579 mi+165 mi
- 12/07/201191,911 mi+2,332 mi
- 20/07/201191,956 mi+45 mi
- 22/06/20123,489 mi-88,467 mi
- 26/06/20123,533 mi+44 mi
- 21/06/201313,307 mi+9,774 mi
- 28/06/201313,316 mi+9 mi
- 24/07/201424,006 mi+10,690 mi
- 25/07/201424,099 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly -5,612 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P818 SVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P818 SVC) between July 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”.
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