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A21 SRU

2016 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,523 mi
Last recorded53,523 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 SRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 53,523 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 53,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 41,886 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 30,910 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 30,908 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Catalytic converter split causing CO to be high. (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 25,929 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 21,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close on inner edge & wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 21 Feb 2020 18,651 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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A21 SRU is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A21 SRU, 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.

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What year was A21 SRU registered?

A21 SRU is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is A21 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 SRU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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