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AF16 ZPL

2016 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,795 mi
Last recorded88,795 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 ZPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 88,795 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,021 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 57,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,771 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 45,733 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 27,699 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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AF16 ZPL is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPL, 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 AF16 ZPL registered?

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

Is AF16 ZPL safe to buy?

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