2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · AB16 EMZ
2016 Ford Fiesta (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 74,632 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB16 EMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 74,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB16 EMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Fiesta (AB16 EMZ) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn and offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))”.
AB16 EMZ Mileage History
- 27/03/202458,475 mi
- 29/03/202458,480 mi+5 mi
- 20/03/202568,876 mi+10,396 mi
- 16/02/202674,632 mi+5,756 mi
- 16/02/202674,632 mi
Average of roughly 8,539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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