1998 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · S960 AVV
1998 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 89,646 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S960 AVV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/05/2022
- 89,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S960 AVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (S960 AVV) between October 2005 and May 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S960 AVV Mileage History
- 12/10/200534,613 mi
- 29/09/200636,048 mi+1,435 mi
- 08/10/200737,436 mi+1,388 mi
- 10/10/200838,878 mi+1,442 mi
- 30/09/200940,559 mi+1,681 mi
- 14/10/201041,782 mi+1,223 mi
- 10/10/201143,495 mi+1,713 mi
- 08/10/201245,840 mi+2,345 mi
- 25/09/201347,699 mi+1,859 mi
- 28/09/201347,717 mi+18 mi
- 23/09/201449,907 mi+2,190 mi
- 12/10/201554,502 mi+4,595 mi
- 02/09/201659,400 mi+4,898 mi
- 16/06/201763,609 mi+4,209 mi
- 28/09/201865,902 mi+2,293 mi
- 25/09/201975,661 mi+9,759 mi
- 26/09/201975,678 mi+17 mi
- 25/09/202083,375 mi+7,697 mi
- 26/08/202189,553 mi+6,178 mi
- 31/05/202289,646 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 3,309 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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