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A18 VLF

2017 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,281 mi
Last recorded50,281 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 50,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 43,615 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 39,972 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 38,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 33,475 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 24,593 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 20,751 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 20,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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A18 VLF is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 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 A18 VLF, 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 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 VLF registered?

A18 VLF is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 February 2017.

Is A18 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 VLF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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