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AF57 VBV

2007 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,370 mi
Last recorded107,370 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Fiesta62,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 107,370 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 107,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 100,284 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 100,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,177 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively VERY Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside, low and wearing very low on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 65,636 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box + system still complete and flex section heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Near and Offside front and rear plus offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust flex section deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2018 59,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Near and Offside front and rear plus offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust flex section deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,842 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside worn and deteriorating (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner face, very slight (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wing damage

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

engine management light showing a fault

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2016 50,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEAR AND OFFSIDE, 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Front discs worn on the inner face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 44,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2013 35,640 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 32,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,120 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,389 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,014 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 21,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AF57 VBV is a 2007 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 62,922 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 AF57 VBV, 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 19 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF57 VBV is a 2007 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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