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AE17 UVM

2017 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,194 mi
Last recorded84,194 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 UVM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 84,194 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle front bushes worn

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 71,470 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 71,470 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 56,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 42,553 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 34,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 29,202 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 29,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 23,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted / corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AE17 UVM is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE17 UVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE17 UVM registered?

AE17 UVM is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2017.

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