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A8 VAD

2016 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,583 mi
Last recorded67,583 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VAD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 67,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.3mm. (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,594 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,693 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 54,693 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 48,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,283 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 44,283 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,191 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 40,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre 11yrs old

Fail 5 Sep 2019 29,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre 11yrs old

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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A8 VAD is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A8 VAD, 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 A8 VAD registered?

A8 VAD is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is A8 VAD safe to buy?

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