MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
offside front tyre worn below 3mm
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Body component insecure sill side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Body component slightly loose sill side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm
offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm
rear exhaust section clamp not fitted correctly but exhaust still secure
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive front drive seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive front drive seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
no rear seat or seatbelts fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
no rear seat or seatbelts fitted
exhaust noisier than normal but not to excessive
tapley meter brake test due to lowered suspension
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak gearbox area ()
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
gearbox oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
emissions only just met
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre worn low,3mm
offside rear tyre worn low,3mm
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C16 GRT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2012 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 55,295 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 C16 GRT, 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 14 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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C16 GRT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 February 2012.
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