1988 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · F224 AKA
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 98,924 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F224 AKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 98,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F224 AKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Fiesta (F224 AKA) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
F224 AKA Mileage History
- 03/05/202489,895 mi
- 09/04/202591,496 mi+1,601 mi
- 11/04/202591,418 mi-78 mi
- 28/05/202698,891 mi+7,473 mi
- 10/06/202698,924 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 4,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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