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AF12 GJV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,900 mi
Last recorded108,900 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 GJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 108,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 104,648 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 104,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 100,293 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminating (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 96,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 91,256 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 91,253 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 87,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 87,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn low and bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn low and bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 85,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats. ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,112 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 5 Apr 2016 35,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread not repairable

Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,923 miles

both front tyres inner edge on 3mm

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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AF12 GJV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF12 GJV, 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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AF12 GJV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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