1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S226 BAE
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 103,095 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S226 BAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 103,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S226 BAE 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 (S226 BAE) between July 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Si”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil”.
S226 BAE Mileage History
- 28/07/202594,781 mi
- 13/08/202594,791 mi+10 mi
- 18/08/202594,807 mi+16 mi
- 13/08/2026103,090 mi+8,283 mi
- 27/08/2026103,095 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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