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AC07 BYE

2010 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests46 (30 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,676 mi
Last recorded126,676 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Fiesta62,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 BYE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

30 pass 16 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 126,676 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 126,555 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2025 92,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 118,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 118,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30cm of offside rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,607 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 108,364 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 108,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cut near subframe bolt mounting area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight is loose not insecure top mounting bracket is damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cut near subframe bolt mounting area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 98,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 86,088 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,869 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 80,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,124 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 82,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front fog light inop

Fail 8 Jan 2021 75,663 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire around fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front fog light inop

Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,952 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 67,245 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 67,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,811 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,267 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,197 miles

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 74,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,977 miles

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 9 Nov 2017 70,629 miles

Both rear tyres cracked slightly

Exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,313 miles

sill trims fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 44,312 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sill trims fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Slight chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2016 66,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level stop lamp inop

Lower engine mount split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Rear number plate poor

Slight chips in windscreen

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,117 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 41,097 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,405 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 60,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,140 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,330 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 29,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,827 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 46,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers poor small splits

o/s rear tyre poor condition (sidewall damaged)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,559 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 41,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 29,018 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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AC07 BYE is a 2010 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2010 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 62,306 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 AC07 BYE, 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 16 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AC07 BYE is a 2010 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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