2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · YT66 VLA
2016 Ford Fiesta (1.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 40,520 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,520 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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YT66 VLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 40,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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YT66 VLA 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 (YT66 VLA) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
YT66 VLA Mileage History
- 05/09/202223,332 mi
- 06/09/202325,148 mi+1,816 mi
- 06/09/202427,673 mi+2,525 mi
- 21/08/202534,369 mi+6,696 mi
- 24/08/202640,520 mi+6,151 mi
Average of roughly 4,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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