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AE62 FAF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,562 mi
Last recorded94,562 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE62 FAF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 94,562 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 87,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 87,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,355 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 12 Jun 2023 72,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2023 72,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,031 miles

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

Rear Silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 58,867 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2020 52,742 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2019 45,798 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,431 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,873 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,392 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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AE62 FAF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE62 FAF, 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 AE62 FAF registered?

AE62 FAF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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