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A12 SBW

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,175 mi
Last recorded58,175 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SBW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 58,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 58,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 56,128 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2023 55,312 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,511 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,885 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 53,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,285 miles

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,338 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,906 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,042 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,214 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,910 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,479 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,800 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 33,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,992 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,258 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,420 miles

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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A12 SBW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 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 A12 SBW, 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 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 SBW registered?

A12 SBW is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is A12 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 SBW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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