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1640 KO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,039 mi
Last recorded35,039 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1640 KO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 35,039 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 33,650 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 31,360 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 29,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 27,198 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,958 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 25,958 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 21,855 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,604 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 14,515 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 14,515 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 10,720 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 10,720 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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1640 KO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 55,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1640 KO, 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 14 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1640 KO registered?

1640 KO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is 1640 KO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1640 KO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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