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2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · GU16 UFS

GU16 UFS

2016 Ford Fiesta (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 31,512 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2016 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
31,512 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently poor, as evidenced by the most recent MOT test conducted on 2026-03-13 at 31,512 miles where it failed on two separate occasions. The most recent failure occurred on 2026-03-13, indicating that the vehicle has not maintained a stable, improving, or resolving maintenance trend for at least one year. This significant lapse in performance suggests that the owner has likely engaged in a pattern of inadequate upkeep or skipped routine servicing entirely. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle is approximately 10 years old with 31,512 recorded miles, which is low for its age and indicates a potential imbalance between usage intensity and wear accumulation. The test data shows a notable gap between the most recent failure and the prior passing test, with a significant drop in mileage from 31,512 to 26,846 miles on 2025-03-12. This rapid accumulation of mileage over a short period, coupled with the failure at the same mileage point, strongly implies that the vehicle has experienced a severe wear pattern or a lack of adequate preventative maintenance during the intervening years. In conclusion, the owner must be prepared for serious mechanical risks given the recurring faults and the history of failure. The most recent test failure on 2026-03-13 reveals critical issues including a corroded rear coil spring and a worn rear tyre that has reached the legal limit. These recurring defects, particularly the structural failure of the coil spring and the accumulation of wear on the tyre, indicate that the vehicle is likely to fail under normal driving conditions. A buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to verify the condition of the coil spring, the state of the tyre, and the integrity of the suspension components, as these are the primary components identified as failing in the MOT record.

GU16 UFS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
  • 31,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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GU16 UFS Mileage History

  1. 17/10/202320,941 mi
  2. 21/03/202421,606 mi+665 mi
  3. 12/03/202526,846 mi+5,240 mi
  4. 13/03/202631,511 mi+4,665 mi
  5. 13/03/202631,512 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 4,397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GU16 UFS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Jun 2026, 03:24
MOT Analysis

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 (GU16 UFS) between October 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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