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2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · WV16 ACU

WV16 ACU

2016 Ford Fiesta (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 32,361 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2023.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2016 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Mar 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
32,361 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Mar 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle shows a stable roadworthiness trend based on the available data, having passed every recorded inspection without a single defect or advisory. The most recent test on 1 March 2022 at 32,361 miles confirmed a clean bill of health. This lack of flagged issues across four consecutive years suggests a vehicle that was maintained to a high standard during its active testing period. The mileage is exceptionally low for a ten year old car, averaging roughly 3,236 miles per year. Between February 2019 and March 2022, the odometer rose from 21,645 to 32,361 miles, showing consistent but light usage. However, there is a significant gap in the MOT history from March 2022 to the current date of July 2026. The vehicle has not had a recorded inspection for over four years, which is a critical oversight for a buyer to consider. Because the car has likely stood idle for several years, a physical inspection must prioritise components that degrade regardless of mileage. Check for perished tyre sidewalls, flat spots, and seized brake calipers or rusted brake discs. The lack of recent movement often leads to battery failure and the degradation of rubber suspension bushes or coolant hoses. Verify the current state of the engine oil and all other essential fluids to ensure no moisture contamination has occurred during the long period of inactivity. While the historical record is flawless, the four year absence of a valid MOT means the current mechanical state is unknown. A full professional inspection is necessary to confirm the car is still roadworthy before any purchase.
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WV16 ACU Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2022
  • 32,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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WV16 ACU MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Ford Fiesta (WV16 ACU) between March 2022 and March 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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