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AB12 CDE

2018 Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · Manual · Hatchback

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3 issues found

5 checks clear

Stolen

Write-off

Finance

Recalls

MOT

Tax

Scrapped

Exp/Imp

Vehicle Overview

RegistrationAB12 CDE

MakeFord

ModelFiesta

ColourBlue

Fuel TypePetrol

Year of Manufacture2018

Tax StatusTaxed

MOT StatusValid

Mileage History

31,240 mi → 48,210 mi

Issues Found

Write-off & Salvage History

Cat N, non-structural damage

InsurerAviva

CauseAccident damage

Date14 Sept 2020

Outstanding Finance

Finance Agreement Found

LenderBlack Horse Finance

AgreementHire Purchase

Term48 months

Manufacturer Recalls

1 open recall

ConcernFuel pump software may cause the engine to stall while driving.

Recall NoR/2021/142

Stolen Check

Not reported stolen

Source: Police National Computer

CO₂ Emissions Band

Tailpipe CO₂

125 g/km

Band D

0 < 101A

101 - 120BC

121 - 140DE

141 - 165FG

166 - 185HI

186 - 225JK

226+LM

Ownership & Registration History

Keeper History

15 Apr 2022Current

2 previous keepers

10 Jan 2020

1 previous keepers

Estimated Value

Estimated value, private sale

£7,600

2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec 5dr

MOT History

3 tests · 2 passed · 1 failed

10 Jun 2025

PASSED

48,210 mi

ADVISORY: Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

5 Jun 2024

PASSED

39,875 mi

1 Jun 2023

FAILED

31,240 mi

DANGEROUS: Front brake pipe corrodedFAIL: Offside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements

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