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A22 DOY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

114,422 mi
Last recorded114,422 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DOY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 114,422 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 114,422 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2026 156,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 106,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 153,603 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 153,603 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 100,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 150,531 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 150,531 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 97,578 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 97,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 144,999 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 144,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 89,347 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 89,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 139,641 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,058 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 73,058 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 134,632 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,319 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 130,236 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 123,859 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 123,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,203 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,684 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))

accident damage osr

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,328 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pad warning light on (front pads worn)

nsr tyre worn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,726 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,208 miles

osr brakw disc corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,596 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,620 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion to front brake disks

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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A22 DOY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A22 DOY, 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 A22 DOY registered?

A22 DOY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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