2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · SM65 LFV
2016 Ford Fiesta (1.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 59,961 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,961 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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SM65 LFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2026
- 59,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM65 LFV 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 (SM65 LFV) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 May 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impai”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impair”.
SM65 LFV Mileage History
- 22/06/202328,031 mi
- 15/06/202439,558 mi+11,527 mi
- 18/06/202439,571 mi+13 mi
- 14/06/202551,248 mi+11,677 mi
- 25/05/202659,961 mi+8,713 mi
Average of roughly 10,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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