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AD12 ABX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,390 mi
Last recorded100,390 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 ABX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 100,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2025 97,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack / column knocking

Fail 18 Oct 2025 97,362 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald inner edge showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inside lip dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack / column knocking

Pass 25 Oct 2024 92,819 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 92,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 87,899 miles

heat shield loose

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2023 87,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 76,761 miles

Offside Rear Emissions not tested exhaust corroded through (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,299 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 61,046 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,067 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 53,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,932 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 49,930 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,161 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 45,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,100 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,977 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,308 miles

All Tyres Cracking Within Tread

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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AD12 ABX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD12 ABX, 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 AD12 ABX registered?

AD12 ABX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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