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AE16 UTS

2016 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,583 mi
Last recorded53,583 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UTS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 53,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 31 Jul 2026 53,583 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 17 Jul 2025 42,306 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 42,304 miles

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

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 18 Jul 2024 38,496 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 38,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 35,011 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 35,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 31,352 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 23,003 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 16,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 13,267 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 UTS is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

AE16 UTS is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 August 2016.

Is AE16 UTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 UTS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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