MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake hose securing clip missing
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake hose securing clip missing
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Multiple suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front brake hose securing clip missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Central exhaust heat shield loose
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre requires a new tyre
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear bumper missing
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
Central exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens going opaque, reducing light intensity and image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens going opaque, reducing light intensity and image (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens going opaque, reducing light intensity and image (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens going opaque, reducing light intensity and image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens going opaque, reducing light intensity and image (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens going opaque, reducing light intensity and image (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep splits forming in tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing abnormally on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake hose not secure in strut mount (clip missing) pipe rubbing on mounting but not damaged yey
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at clips to centre floor (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking around tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective last hanging bracket has corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust heat shield above centre section is insecure
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe becoming corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
f/o/s flexi brake hose bracket bent
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer wall not exposing cord
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer wall not exposing cord
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AJ56 VEL is a 2007 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 AJ56 VEL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AJ56 VEL?
You can check the full history of AJ56 VEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AJ56 VEL registered?
AJ56 VEL is a 2007 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 2007.
Is AJ56 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJ56 VEL shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AJ56 VEL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ56 VEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.