1996 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · N898 BBU
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 56,659 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N898 BBU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/02/2024
- 56,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N898 BBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (N898 BBU) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
N898 BBU Mileage History
- 23/02/202256,650 mi
- 01/03/202356,654 mi+4 mi
- 29/02/202456,659 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Fiesta Mk4 (BE91)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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