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BU16 SYP

2016 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2016 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 81,478 miles on the clock, averaging 8,055 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BU16 SYP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
81,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,055

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading81,478 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,055
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU16 SYP 22k37k52k66k81k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage76,115 miles
Since last MOT+12,207 miles
PASS
Mileage63,908 miles
Since last MOT+14,494 miles
PASS
Mileage49,414 miles
Since last MOT+12,090 miles
PASS
Mileage37,324 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,260 miles
PASS
Mileage32,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage26,477 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage21,539 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2008–2019), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 SYP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About BU16 SYP

What car is BU16 SYP?

BU16 SYP is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2016.

What is the mileage of BU16 SYP?

The last recorded mileage for BU16 SYP was 81,478 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU16 SYP passed its MOT?

BU16 SYP has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2026.

Is BU16 SYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU16 SYP is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is BU16 SYP?

BU16 SYP is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.