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L88 SUJ

1999 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,151 mi
Last recorded65,151 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta65,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 SUJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,151 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 64,655 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 60,483 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 56,607 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,688 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,768 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 52,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,870 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,011 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 47,657 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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L88 SUJ is a 1999 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 65,629 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L88 SUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L88 SUJ?

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What year was L88 SUJ registered?

L88 SUJ is a 1999 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is L88 SUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 SUJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L88 SUJ have outstanding finance?

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