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AE16 UZL

2016 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,853 mi
Last recorded132,853 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 132,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2025 90,181 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 90,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,465 miles

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Slight play nearside steering rack joint

Fail 16 Oct 2024 85,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Slight play nearside steering rack joint

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,891 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 73,716 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,357 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 57,357 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 49,584 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 49,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 41,216 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 41,088 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 24,965 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 24,964 miles

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

Offside 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
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AE16 UZL is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UZL, 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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AE16 UZL is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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