2001 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · Y197 ECK
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 53,995 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y197 ECK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 53,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y197 ECK 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 2001 Ford Fiesta (Y197 ECK) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y197 ECK Mileage History
- 15/02/202350,175 mi
- 15/02/202451,614 mi+1,439 mi
- 20/02/202451,648 mi+34 mi
- 06/02/202552,669 mi+1,021 mi
- 20/02/202653,995 mi+1,326 mi
Average of roughly 1,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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