1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · S462 KTH
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 3,941 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1299cc
S462 KTH Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2011
- 3,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S462 KTH Mileage History
- 06/02/200765,219 mi
- 26/02/200872,988 mi+7,769 mi
- 26/02/200872,988 mi
- 24/02/200982,562 mi+9,574 mi
- 15/02/201090,198 mi+7,636 mi
- 21/02/201138,761 mi-51,437 mi
- 28/02/20113,941 mi-34,820 mi
Average of roughly -15,091 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S462 KTH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S462 KTH) between February 2007 and February 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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