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A20 MTL

2018 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

17,445 mi
Last recorded17,445 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MTL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 17,445 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 16,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 75,687 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 15,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to cylinder slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to cylinder slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear foreign object in tyre.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 73,199 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to cylinder slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to cylinder slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear foreign object in tyre.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 12,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 12,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,394 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 70,394 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 10,029 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,205 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 58,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,073 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,429 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,648 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,995 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,753 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,466 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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A20 MTL is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 MTL, 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 A20 MTL registered?

A20 MTL is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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