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A12 SDM

2005 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,321 mi
Last recorded82,321 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SDM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 82,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 77,326 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 77,326 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 72,141 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,232 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 65,232 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker top leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 56,989 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,548 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 44,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 38,562 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside rear coils springs corroded at the base. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2018 38,562 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside rear coils springs corroded at the base. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 36,538 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 34,274 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 31,807 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light not working

n/s/f wiper slightly smears

o/s/f seat back wont tilt

Pass 16 May 2014 29,696 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,721 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

front wipers smear

Pass 16 May 2012 24,329 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 21,139 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 18,558 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 18,558 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 15,411 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 11,386 miles

all four tyres perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SDM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SDM, 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.

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What year was A12 SDM registered?

A12 SDM is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is A12 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 SDM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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