1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S890 BBF
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 30,384 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1242cc
S890 BBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 30,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S890 BBF Mileage History
- 04/09/202314,554 mi
- 09/09/202424,933 mi+10,379 mi
- 18/09/202424,937 mi+4 mi
- 04/10/202424,942 mi+5 mi
- 05/09/202530,384 mi+5,442 mi
Average of roughly 7,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S890 BBF 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 1998 Ford Fiesta (S890 BBF) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 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: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Subframe corroded . (As marked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be ad”.
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