2016 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SM65 WDA
2016 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 75,833 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM65 WDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 75,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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SM65 WDA 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 WDA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SM65 WDA Mileage History
- 16/10/202355,872 mi
- 10/10/202463,423 mi+7,551 mi
- 14/10/202463,425 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/202575,830 mi+12,405 mi
- 14/10/202575,833 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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