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AA57 GEM

2013 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,779 mi
Last recorded110,779 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 GEM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 110,779 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

OFFSIDE FRONT DRL INOPERATIVE

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 110,779 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

OFFSIDE FRONT DRL INOPERATIVE

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 107,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 104,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,376 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,738 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin coming away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 93,340 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 93,326 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,881 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 84,467 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,547 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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AA57 GEM is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 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 AA57 GEM, 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 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA57 GEM registered?

AA57 GEM is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 April 2013.

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