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5 VY

2018 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,440 mi
Last recorded72,440 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 VY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 72,440 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 72,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 63,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 50,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 39,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2021 25,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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5 VY is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 31,978 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 VY, 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 8 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5 VY registered?

5 VY is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is 5 VY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 VY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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