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AE12 FSL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,526 mi
Last recorded68,526 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 FSL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,955 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 55,954 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 44,506 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 44,408 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 44,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 37,042 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged rear sidewalls are slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2021 37,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged rear sidewalls are slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 32,947 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 26,651 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 21,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 21,671 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,534 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 12,637 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,421 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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AE12 FSL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE12 FSL, 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 AE12 FSL registered?

AE12 FSL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is AE12 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 FSL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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