2001 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · Y588 AKL
2001 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 60,538 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y588 AKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 60,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y588 AKL 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 (Y588 AKL) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y588 AKL Mileage History
- 25/10/202357,366 mi
- 25/10/202357,366 mi
- 20/11/202458,909 mi+1,543 mi
- 20/11/202458,909 mi
- 09/12/202560,538 mi+1,629 mi
Average of roughly 1,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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