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AE66 XYC

2016 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,727 mi
Last recorded94,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 XYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 94,727 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed airfresh (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replaced asap and get tracking done (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 94,727 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed airfresh (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replaced asap and get tracking done (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 83,691 miles

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

tpms flashes

Fail 18 Jul 2025 83,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

tpms flashes

Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,242 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 63,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 59,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,743 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 54,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 54,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 50,668 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 XYC is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Grey 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 AE66 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

AE66 XYC is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is AE66 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 XYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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