2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · FL16 DLE
2016 Ford Fiesta (1.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 72,498 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FL16 DLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 72,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FL16 DLE 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 (FL16 DLE) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FL16 DLE Mileage History
- 10/02/202248,737 mi
- 18/02/202355,560 mi+6,823 mi
- 12/02/202461,581 mi+6,021 mi
- 28/02/202567,453 mi+5,872 mi
- 11/02/202672,498 mi+5,045 mi
Average of roughly 5,936 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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