Official DVLA Record

1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · S552 SNT

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/12/2012
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/10/2012
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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S552 SNT Mileage History

  1. 09/11/200584,518 mi
  2. 15/11/200688,974 mi+4,456 mi
  3. 13/11/200795,487 mi+6,513 mi
  4. 07/11/20082,627 mi-92,860 mi
  5. 11/11/20082,627 mi
  6. 06/11/20099,524 mi+6,897 mi
  7. 16/11/20099,725 mi+201 mi
  8. 12/11/201016,489 mi+6,764 mi
  9. 18/11/201016,590 mi+101 mi
  10. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 01:53
MOT Analysis

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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