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AE16 VAO

2016 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,696 mi
Last recorded87,696 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 87,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 87,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,778 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 68,947 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 68,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,011 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 51,563 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 36,788 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 36,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 24,074 miles

Exhaust noisy performance system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 24,074 miles

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

Exhaust noisy performance system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 22,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 20,793 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 VAO is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

AE16 VAO is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is AE16 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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