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A16 XWP

2013 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,173 mi
Last recorded155,173 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 155,173 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 155,170 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 152,008 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 151,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 144,891 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 144,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 139,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 139,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 130,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner 5 mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s wearing edges and cracking edges more so inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and o/s starting to cracking between inner tread line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear coil springs corroded at bottom

Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,819 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 109,686 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,975 miles

Coolant level low

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,728 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,905 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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A16 XWP is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 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 A16 XWP, 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 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A16 XWP is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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