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56 ED

2016 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,124 mi
Last recorded35,124 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 ED
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 35,124 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 35,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 31,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 27,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 23,005 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 19,339 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 16,246 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 13,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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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56 ED is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 56 ED, 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 56 ED registered?

56 ED is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is 56 ED safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 ED shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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