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AE16 WPF

2016 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,949 mi
Last recorded35,949 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 WPF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 35,949 miles

damage to offside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

play in rear axle bushes

rear no plate water marked

Fail 10 Mar 2026 35,943 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

damage to offside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

play in rear axle bushes

rear no plate water marked

Pass 4 Mar 2025 33,537 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2025 33,537 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2024 30,593 miles

damage to offside of vehicle

rear no plate water marked

Fail 26 Feb 2024 30,593 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to offside of vehicle

rear no plate water marked

Pass 7 Mar 2023 26,859 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 23,133 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 23,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 119,114 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 16,894 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 9,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (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 WPF 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 WPF, 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

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What year was AE16 WPF registered?

AE16 WPF is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 WPF safe to buy?

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