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51 ARU

2016 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,008 mi
Last recorded26,008 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 ARU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 26,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 19,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive os output gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 19,620 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive os output gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 18,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside driveshaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 16,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. Offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 16,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. Offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 14,130 miles

Offside driveshaft seal slight leak

Fail 4 Sep 2021 14,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside driveshaft seal slight leak

Pass 29 Aug 2020 10,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 5,825 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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51 ARU is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 39,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 51 ARU, 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 10 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 51 ARU registered?

51 ARU is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is 51 ARU safe to buy?

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