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AB04 SYM

2018 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,725 mi
Last recorded42,725 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 SYM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 42,725 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 42,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 34,194 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 27,845 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 25,022 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 25,011 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 18,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AB04 SYM is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 31,978 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 AB04 SYM, 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 8 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB04 SYM registered?

AB04 SYM is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is AB04 SYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB04 SYM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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