MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,621 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
some discolouring to offside front brake disc surface
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A12 XAB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 XAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A12 XAB registered?
A12 XAB is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 1998.
Is A12 XAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A12 XAB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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