2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SM16 YJS
2016 Ford Fiesta (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 51,503 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM16 YJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 51,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM16 YJS 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 (SM16 YJS) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SM16 YJS Mileage History
- 15/07/202440,806 mi
- 04/07/202545,374 mi+4,568 mi
- 04/07/202545,376 mi+2 mi
- 28/08/202651,501 mi+6,125 mi
- 28/08/202651,503 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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