1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · R208 FHK
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 12,413 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R208 FHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/01/2025
- 12,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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R208 FHK 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 (R208 FHK) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R208 FHK Mileage History
- 07/01/202398,205 mi
- 14/01/202398,353 mi+148 mi
- 20/01/20245,578 mi-92,775 mi
- 24/01/2024105,578 mi+100,000 mi
- 18/01/202512,413 mi-93,165 mi
Average of roughly -42,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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