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AB17 GEL

2018 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,933 mi
Last recorded108,933 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB17 GEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 108,933 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 91,159 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 73,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test failure item removed from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted , inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 61,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 61,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,854 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,493 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 28,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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AB17 GEL is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB17 GEL, 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.

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What year was AB17 GEL registered?

AB17 GEL is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AB17 GEL safe to buy?

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