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AE16 WPL

2016 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,654 mi
Last recorded96,654 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 WPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 96,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 87,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Small chip to windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2024 78,241 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 69,335 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 69,335 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 59,622 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear cracking perished and tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking perished and tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,805 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on the inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2020 44,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (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 WPL is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

AE16 WPL is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is AE16 WPL safe to buy?

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