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2018 FORD FIESTA1.0L PETROL

CL65 AYT

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2018 FORD FIESTA is a PETROL vehicle with a 998cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 68,364.

MOT
Valid
Expires 12/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/07/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward neglect regarding consumable components. While the most recent test conducted in August 2025 at 68,364 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just one day prior. This failure highlighted multiple critical safety issues involving tyres and braking hardware, indicating that while the car is legal for the road, maintenance appears to be performed reactively to meet inspection requirements rather than on a proactive preventative schedule. The' pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. There is a clear progression of roughly 15,000 miles between August 2022 and August 2023, followed by approximately 7,400 miles between June 2023 and August 2024. This steady usage suggests regular operation, though the gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests shows a period of lower activity which can sometimes contribute to the accelerated wear of rubber components in later years. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front braking system, as the 2025 record specifically noted both thin pads and pitted or scored discs. Given that these were flagged immediately before a pass, it is essential to verify if parts were actually replaced or merely adjusted. Furthermore, the recurring mention of uneven tyre wear on the edges in both 2024 and 2025 suggests potential issues with wheel alignment or worn suspension bushes, which should be checked by a technician to avoid premature tyre replacement in the future.

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Free vehicle health score

78
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 21:17
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2018, this Ford Fiesta with plate CL65 AYT has undergone 5 MOT inspections since August 2022.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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