1988 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · E170 EMV
1988 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 73,152 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E170 EMV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 73,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E170 EMV 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 1988 Ford Fiesta (E170 EMV) between May 2025 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))”; “Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”.
E170 EMV Mileage History
- 07/05/202573,123 mi
- 13/05/202573,152 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 1,694 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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