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AE16 MOU

2016 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,734 mi
Last recorded52,734 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 52,734 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing the inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle bushes perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2026 52,640 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking where it bolts to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing the inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2025 41,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter split and weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 30,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 30,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 22,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 17,525 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 17,525 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 14,167 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 11,030 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 8,673 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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AE16 MOU is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE16 MOU, 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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What year was AE16 MOU registered?

AE16 MOU is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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The MOT history for AE16 MOU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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