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A23 EVS

2016 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,068 mi
Last recorded64,068 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 EVS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 64,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 59,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 54,720 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 54,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 48,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 48,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,690 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 36,462 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,442 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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A23 EVS is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A23 EVS, 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 A23 EVS registered?

A23 EVS is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 April 2016.

Is A23 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 EVS 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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