1999 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · T188 ARU
1999 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 41,766 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T188 ARU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2026
- 41,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T188 ARU 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 1999 Ford Fiesta (T188 ARU) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 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 (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
T188 ARU Mileage History
- 18/10/202436,293 mi
- 10/10/202541,116 mi+4,823 mi
- 06/11/202541,116 mi
- 03/09/202641,760 mi+644 mi
- 09/09/202641,766 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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