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AB16 CHS

2016 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,423 mi
Last recorded57,423 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 CHS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,423 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 57,423 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda out of range and engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tps light on low pressure

Pass 26 Sep 2024 54,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 53,707 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda too high aborted emission test after 3 a temps (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,117 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 47,095 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 39,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,702 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 30,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle both front bushes worn

Pass 14 Sep 2020 18,985 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 9,222 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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AB16 CHS is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 AB16 CHS, 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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AB16 CHS is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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