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AK17 DXH

2017 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,500 mi
Last recorded48,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 DXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 48,500 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 44,269 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 41,375 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 41,363 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 38,871 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 33,986 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 31,483 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 26,073 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 26,071 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020

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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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AK17 DXH is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 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 AK17 DXH, 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 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK17 DXH registered?

AK17 DXH is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is AK17 DXH safe to buy?

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