1999 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · V498 EAN
1999 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 45,749 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V498 EAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/09/2024
- 45,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V498 EAN 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 (V498 EAN) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Emissions unable to be completed oil warning light on (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
V498 EAN Mileage History
- 03/08/202239,625 mi
- 16/08/202239,645 mi+20 mi
- 31/08/202342,619 mi+2,974 mi
- 31/08/202342,619 mi
- 07/09/202445,749 mi+3,130 mi
Average of roughly 2,920 miles per year across 5 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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