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A17 RDV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,791 mi
Last recorded56,791 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 56,791 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 56,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 53,998 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 50,849 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 46,832 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 40,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 35,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 33,242 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 29,170 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 29,710 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 26,356 miles

Both rear axle bushes perished and starting to debond not excessive movement yet

Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,693 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,574 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 13,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,826 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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A17 RDV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A17 RDV, 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 A17 RDV registered?

A17 RDV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is A17 RDV safe to buy?

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