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FORD FIESTA2017 · 1.0L PETROL

SF66 AAC

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2017 FORD FIESTA — PETROL, 998cc. This vehicle has 48,231 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 24/01/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/02/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2017
Engine
998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having demonstrated a stable maintenance trend through its most recent inspections. In the latest test on 13 January 2026 at 48,231 miles, the car passed with no defects recorded following a failure the previous day. This mirrors a pattern seen in January 2025 at 44,071 miles, where a same-day test failure was immediately rectified by a pass. The mechanical history suggests that while minor issues occasionally arise during testing, they are addressed promptly rather than developing into recurring or structural failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,359 miles per year over the total 48,231 recorded miles. The data shows consistent usage intervals, with 6,375 miles covered between the January 2024 and January 2025, and another 4,160 enough between early 2025 and early 2026. This low-frequency usage typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it can occasionally lead to age-related issues like fluid degradation or dry seals if the vehicle is not driven long distances regularly. Because the MOT history shows no recurring adviseories or structural corrosion, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most affected by low-mileage use. Inspect the artwork suspension bushes and brake hoses for cracking or perishing, which can occur over time irrespective of distance driven. Given the same-day failures in recent years, verify the artwork discs and calipers for pitting or binding, as low-mileage cars often suffer from surface rust during periods of standing.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having demonstrated a stable maintenance trend through its most recent inspections. In the latest test on 13 January 2026 at 48,231 miles, the car passed with no defects recorded following a failure the previous day. This mirrors a pattern seen in January 2025 at 44,071 miles, where a same-day test failure was immediately rectified by a pass. The mechanical history suggests that while minor issues occasionally arise during testing, they are addressed promptly rather than developing into recurring or structural failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,359 miles per year over the total 48,231 recorded miles. The data shows consistent usage intervals, with 6,375 miles covered between the January 2024 and January 2025, and another 4,160 enough between early 2025 and early 2026. This low-frequency usage typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it can occasionally lead to age-related issues like fluid degradation or dry seals if the vehicle is not driven long distances regularly. Because the MOT history shows no recurring adviseories or structural corrosion, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most affected by low-mileage use. Inspect the artwork suspension bushes and brake hoses for cracking or perishing, which can occur over time irrespective of distance driven. Given the same-day failures in recent years, verify the artwork discs and calipers for pitting or binding, as low-mileage cars often suffer from surface rust during periods of standing.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2017, this Ford Fiesta with plate SF66 AAC has undergone 5 MOT inspections since January 2024.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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