1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S478 CPP
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 17,150 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S478 CPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2025
- 17,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S478 CPP 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 (S478 CPP) between November 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S478 CPP Mileage History
- 29/11/202214,038 mi
- 06/12/202214,127 mi+89 mi
- 16/11/202315,542 mi+1,415 mi
- 14/11/202416,987 mi+1,445 mi
- 08/02/202517,150 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 1,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Structural Corrosion (Sills and Rear Arches)Serious
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- Rear Suspension Bush WearModerate
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