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AE65 XLV

2016 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,456 mi
Last recorded65,456 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 XLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,456 miles

Offside Front spot light in/op

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 56,563 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 56,547 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexible link detached. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 46,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,710 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 34,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2021 24,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 14,287 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 13,928 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 10,987 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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AE65 XLV is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE65 XLV, 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 AE65 XLV registered?

AE65 XLV is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is AE65 XLV safe to buy?

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