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AE66 VJA

2016 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,078 mi
Last recorded12,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 VJA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 12,078 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 12,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 11,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 10,652 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 10,142 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 10,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 9,449 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 8,306 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 6,828 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 5,779 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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AE66 VJA is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc 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 AE66 VJA, 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 AE66 VJA registered?

AE66 VJA is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is AE66 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 VJA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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