CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE16 OPZ

2016 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,545 mi
Last recorded81,545 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 OPZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 81,545 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 81,500 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Hanging under the car (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,921 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure Lens and reflector broken (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 75,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheels excessively cambered in

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure Lens and reflector broken (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 69,134 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 60,705 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 53,456 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 53,456 miles

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

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

nsr reflector broken

Pass 1 May 2020 41,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 31,395 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 31,395 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE16 OPZ is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 AE16 OPZ, 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

How do I check the history of AE16 OPZ?

You can check the full history of AE16 OPZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE16 OPZ registered?

AE16 OPZ is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is AE16 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 OPZ 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.

Does AE16 OPZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE16 OPZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.