CarVerify

Free Car Check

A17 HUC

2016 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,091 mi
Last recorded72,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HUC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 72,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 69,402 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated BONETT OPEN MESSAGE ON DASH (LOCKED SECURE) SIGNS OF FRONT END ACCIDENT FRON T GRILL BROKEN ALSO (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION (NEW REQ ASAP) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION (NEW REQ ASAP) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 69,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated BONETT OPEN MESSAGE ON DASH (LOCKED SECURE) SIGNS OF FRONT END ACCIDENT FRON T GRILL BROKEN ALSO (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION (NEW REQ ASAP) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION (NEW REQ ASAP) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,040 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & sill cover body panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 13 Jun 2023 64,035 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & sill cover body panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 25 Jun 2022 55,620 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen & freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel light ON

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jun 2022 55,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen & freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel light ON

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2021 40,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 40,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 22,833 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 13,427 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A17 HUC is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A17 HUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A17 HUC?

You can check the full history of A17 HUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A17 HUC registered?

A17 HUC is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2016.

Is A17 HUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 HUC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A17 HUC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A17 HUC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.