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BU15 PVT

2015 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,837 mi
Last recorded91,837 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Fiesta43,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 PVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear sub frame bushes perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2024 90,501 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,851 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 87,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 76,063 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 76,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint from flexi hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spots inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 64,006 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 64,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 54,801 miles

Front tyres 78% worn

Pass 16 May 2019 42,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2018 26,571 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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BU15 PVT is a 2015 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 43,635 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 BU15 PVT, 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 11 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU15 PVT registered?

BU15 PVT is a 2015 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2015.

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