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AJ16 EAK

2016 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Fiesta39,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 EAK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 88,752 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 88,752 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing condition due to binding brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm completely bald outer surface (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2025 81,352 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 81,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 76,397 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 76,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 73,679 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 64,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 64,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 52,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 44,822 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 34,473 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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AJ16 EAK is a 2016 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 AJ16 EAK, 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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AJ16 EAK is a 2016 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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