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AP56 LAO

2007 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,258 mi
Last recorded110,258 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Fiesta62,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 LAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 110,258 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 110,258 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,286 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 103,246 miles

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

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

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

Auxiliary belt cracking

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 89,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 83,783 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 83,708 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 80,868 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 80,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,968 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 72,855 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,092 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,503 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,371 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 44,125 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 35,281 miles

The front wipers are poor.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 26,647 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres slightly perished in tread.

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres slightly perished in tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 16,970 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 23 Jan 2012 14,345 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 17 Jan 2011 10,811 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 8,451 miles

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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AP56 LAO is a 2007 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP56 LAO, 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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AP56 LAO is a 2007 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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