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AE18 XAB

2018 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,133 mi
Last recorded17,133 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 XAB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 17,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 15,841 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2024 14,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 12,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 10,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 8,631 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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AE18 XAB is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 31,978 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 AE18 XAB, 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 8 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE18 XAB?

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What year was AE18 XAB registered?

AE18 XAB is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is AE18 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 XAB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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