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AE16 VHW

2016 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,877 mi
Last recorded113,877 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 113,877 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear foglamp casing damaged

Rear both sides axle bushes slightly worn

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2025 113,877 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear foglamp casing damaged

Rear both sides axle bushes slightly worn

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 71,882 miles

Offside Rear lamp casing slightly damaged foglamp

Rear both sides axle bushes slightly worn

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 60,763 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 60,763 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 51,115 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 51,115 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,377 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 34,931 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 25,208 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 25,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords fitted spare wheel (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 VHW is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,499cc diesel 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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

AE16 VHW is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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