1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S890 BBF
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 37,267 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S890 BBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 37,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S890 BBF 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 (S890 BBF) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
S890 BBF Mileage History
- 18/09/202424,937 mi
- 04/10/202424,942 mi+5 mi
- 05/09/202530,384 mi+5,442 mi
- 30/09/202637,267 mi+6,883 mi
- 30/09/202637,267 mi
Average of roughly 6,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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