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AF12 UZX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,996 mi
Last recorded124,996 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UZX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 124,996 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 124,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 118,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 111,378 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/S and N/S ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 104,061 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 104,061 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 94,963 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 94,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 88,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 82,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,598 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,148 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides starting to fade (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,554 miles

Emissions to low for tester PASS

Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,276 miles

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,006 miles

Rear tyres stepped

front brake discs lipped

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 UZX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc 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 AF12 UZX, 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 AF12 UZX registered?

AF12 UZX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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