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AK17 FVS

2017 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,380 mi
Last recorded142,380 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 FVS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 142,380 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 142,380 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 131,360 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,536 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 117,536 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,855 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,396 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 75,396 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,987 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 52,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 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 FVS is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

AK17 FVS is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is AK17 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 FVS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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