1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · S552 SNT
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 21,363 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,363 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
S552 SNT Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2011
- 21,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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S552 SNT Mileage History
- 09/11/200584,518 mi
- 15/11/200688,974 mi+4,456 mi
- 13/11/200795,487 mi+6,513 mi
- 07/11/20082,627 mi-92,860 mi
- 11/11/20082,627 mi
- 06/11/20099,524 mi+6,897 mi
- 16/11/20099,725 mi+201 mi
- 12/11/201016,489 mi+6,764 mi
- 18/11/201016,590 mi+101 mi
- 02/12/201121,363 mi+4,773 mi
Average of roughly -10,419 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S552 SNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S552 SNT) between November 2005 and December 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2011 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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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