2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · SK55 GAS
2016 Ford Fiesta (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 122,855 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,855 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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SK55 GAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 122,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SK55 GAS 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 (SK55 GAS) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SK55 GAS Mileage History
- 26/01/2023101,518 mi
- 16/01/2024105,776 mi+4,258 mi
- 16/01/2024105,776 mi
- 27/01/2025113,643 mi+7,867 mi
- 20/01/2026122,855 mi+9,212 mi
Average of roughly 7,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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