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VA54 LEA

2023 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,515 mi
Last recorded29,515 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Fiesta18,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 LEA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 29,515 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 29,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2025 73,717 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 73,717 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,326 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2024 65,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 55,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 47,807 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 34,315 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 23,486 miles

NSR Tyre wearing on outside

Pass 4 Dec 2019 15,652 miles

Front Windscreen has a chip, not effecting drivers view

Fail 4 Dec 2019 15,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a chip, not effecting drivers view

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

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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VA54 LEA is a 2023 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2023 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 18,522 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 VA54 LEA, 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 3 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA54 LEA?

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What year was VA54 LEA registered?

VA54 LEA is a 2023 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2023.

Is VA54 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA54 LEA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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