1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S228 BNH
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 63,860 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S228 BNH Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 63,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S228 BNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S228 BNH) between December 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill / wheel arch (7”.
S228 BNH Mileage History
- 30/12/200532,829 mi
- 28/12/200635,390 mi+2,561 mi
- 29/12/200635,395 mi+5 mi
- 13/12/200737,754 mi+2,359 mi
- 16/12/200839,506 mi+1,752 mi
- 22/12/200839,516 mi+10 mi
- 15/12/200941,213 mi+1,697 mi
- 22/12/201043,195 mi+1,982 mi
- 20/12/201145,135 mi+1,940 mi
- 27/12/201247,085 mi+1,950 mi
- 27/12/201247,085 mi
- 27/12/201349,115 mi+2,030 mi
- 29/12/201450,751 mi+1,636 mi
- 29/12/201450,751 mi
- 18/12/201552,717 mi+1,966 mi
- 29/12/201654,556 mi+1,839 mi
- 29/12/201756,184 mi+1,628 mi
- 29/12/201756,184 mi
- 28/12/201857,737 mi+1,553 mi
- 29/12/201857,737 mi
- 20/12/201959,017 mi+1,280 mi
- 23/12/201959,017 mi
- 04/01/202159,692 mi+675 mi
- 06/01/202159,693 mi+1 mi
- 21/12/202160,483 mi+790 mi
- 03/01/202361,078 mi+595 mi
- 11/01/202361,082 mi+4 mi
- 02/01/202461,740 mi+658 mi
- 06/01/202562,711 mi+971 mi
- 06/01/202663,860 mi+1,149 mi
Average of roughly 1,550 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Structural Corrosion (Sills and Rear Arches)Serious
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- Rear Suspension Bush WearModerate
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