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AE02 HAL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,716 mi
Last recorded55,716 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HAL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,716 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 55,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 50,316 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 46,039 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 46,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 43,315 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 43,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 40,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 35,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,068 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 30,079 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,296 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,042 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 22,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Fail 8 Dec 2015 22,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged and (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

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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AE02 HAL 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 73.3%.

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 AE02 HAL, 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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AE02 HAL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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