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A26 RCE

2016 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,443 mi
Last recorded55,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 RCE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 55,443 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 54,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,169 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 49,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 39,113 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 29,853 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 29,853 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 26,847 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 25,574 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 25,574 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 21,318 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 21,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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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A26 RCE is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A26 RCE, 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 A26 RCE registered?

A26 RCE is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is A26 RCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 RCE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A26 RCE have outstanding finance?

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