Ford Fiesta Si (1996)
1996 Ford Fiesta Si
CarHunch is tracking 830 1996 Ford Fiesta Si vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1996 Fiesta SI is essentially a relic on the road: just 10% pass on first attempt versus the UK average of 80%, and petrol variants aren't passing MOT at all in this sample. With zero dangerous defects recorded across 830 vehicles and virtually no failures or advisories logged, these cars aren't mechanically broken—they're simply too old and corroded to meet modern emissions and safety standards.
At an average of 27,388 miles, these Fiestas are well-preserved survivors, but that mileage figure is almost meaningless for a 28-year-old car; what matters is rust, seals, and catalytic converter condition. If you own one, budget for a professional pre-MOT inspection focusing on underside corrosion and emissions equipment rather than engine internals—and be prepared for fail notices on items like brake fluid condition or lighting rather than reliability concerns.
We have 830 1996 Ford Fiesta Si vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1996 Ford Fiesta Si
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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 828 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 41.7% | 2.5 |
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