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A5 YPL

2016 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,593 mi
Last recorded56,593 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 56,593 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 56,593 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 49,808 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,535 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 41,264 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 37,331 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 27,444 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 18,504 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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A5 YPL is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A5 YPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 YPL?

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What year was A5 YPL registered?

A5 YPL is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is A5 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 YPL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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