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2016 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,051 mi
Last recorded56,051 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 DEK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 56,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 56,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 52,667 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 49,424 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 44,671 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 44,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 40,691 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,203 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 39,197 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 26,090 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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5 DEK is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Grey 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 5 DEK, 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 5 DEK registered?

5 DEK is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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