2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · WL16 BYD
2016 Ford Fiesta (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 124,569 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,569 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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WL16 BYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 124,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL16 BYD 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 (WL16 BYD) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WL16 BYD Mileage History
- 25/03/2024115,095 mi
- 28/03/2025120,230 mi+5,135 mi
- 28/03/2025120,230 mi
- 19/03/2026124,569 mi+4,339 mi
- 19/03/2026124,569 mi
Average of roughly 4,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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