1997 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R462 WHK
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 62,540 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Jan 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R462 WHK Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2011
- 62,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R462 WHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (R462 WHK) between July 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
R462 WHK Mileage History
- 17/07/200645,110 mi
- 17/07/200645,110 mi
- 13/07/200748,814 mi+3,704 mi
- 21/07/200852,440 mi+3,626 mi
- 09/07/200956,122 mi+3,682 mi
- 13/07/201059,905 mi+3,783 mi
- 13/07/201059,905 mi
- 06/07/201162,540 mi+2,635 mi
- 06/07/201162,540 mi
Average of roughly 3,507 miles per year across 9 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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