1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R104 AKO
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 11,737 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R104 AKO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2023
- 11,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R104 AKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R104 AKO) between October 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), 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.
R104 AKO Mileage History
- 06/10/202211,203 mi
- 01/07/202311,737 mi+534 mi
Average of roughly 728 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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