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AF12 VAE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,603 mi
Last recorded52,603 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 52,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,963 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 49,245 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,592 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,257 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 43,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,389 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,457 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,818 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 31,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 1 out of 6 driving light led not working

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

Offside Front tyre deep cracks in inner side wall cords not showing

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly and cracking

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 VAE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF12 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

AF12 VAE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AF12 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 VAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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