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AF16 ZHY

2016 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,842 mi
Last recorded89,842 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 ZHY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 89,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated/separating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front seats wont fold to allow exit from vehicle

Fail 19 May 2026 89,842 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated/separating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front seats wont fold to allow exit from vehicle

Pass 14 May 2025 80,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 26 Apr 2024 74,483 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 74,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 66,411 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 61,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & splitting in tread area, and low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,534 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,948 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 44,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,339 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

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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AF16 ZHY is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF16 ZHY, 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 AF16 ZHY registered?

AF16 ZHY is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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