2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SL16 XRT
2016 Ford Fiesta (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 95,492 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL16 XRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 95,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
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SL16 XRT 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 (SL16 XRT) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 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 (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SL16 XRT Mileage History
- 12/04/202480,553 mi
- 07/04/202588,066 mi+7,513 mi
- 09/04/202588,066 mi
- 20/04/202695,492 mi+7,426 mi
- 20/04/202695,492 mi
Average of roughly 7,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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