Ford Fiesta Classic (1996)
1996 Ford Fiesta Classic
CarHunch is tracking 1,995 1996 Ford Fiesta Classic vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1996 Ford Fiesta Classic shows a 0% first-time pass rate across 1,995 vehicles tested — a stark result well below the UK average of 80% — though the absence of dangerous defects on record is a small positive. The zero pass rate combined with zero recorded failures and advisories suggests these vehicles are no longer appearing regularly in the MOT system, likely because most have been retired from use or scrapped.
At 29 years old, any surviving 1996 Fiesta you encounter will be a genuine survivor, but the data here isn't really useful for purchase decisions because it reflects a cohort that's largely disappeared from UK roads. If you're considering one, treat it as a classic or hobby car rather than a reliable daily driver, and budget for a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection by a Ford specialist who can assess its actual condition regardless of what these aggregate numbers suggest.
We have 1,995 1996 Ford Fiesta Classic vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1996 Ford Fiesta Classic
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Fiesta Classic
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 1,963 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (2%) | 32 | 0% | 0 |
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