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ABZ 946

2016 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,073 mi
Last recorded64,073 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 946
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 64,073 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 64,070 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 9 Jan 2025 54,420 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 54,420 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 45,675 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 45,675 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 36,533 miles

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

Front Bumper lower Splitter loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 36,528 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Fault warning on Dash Display (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Bumper lower Splitter loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 29,340 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 20,828 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 15,542 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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ABZ 946 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 ABZ 946, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABZ 946 registered?

ABZ 946 is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is ABZ 946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 946 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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