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AF12 VFT

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,637 mi
Last recorded80,637 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VFT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 80,637 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded and coming away

Fail 30 Aug 2025 80,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded and coming away

Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,857 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured rears becoming excessively discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall - 9 YEARS OLD

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge - 8 YEARS OLD

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective splitting,becoming excessive ()

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding,rear silencer badly deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2023 72,105 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

oil warning light on dash

Fail 25 Aug 2022 66,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

oil warning light on dash

Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 61,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2020 58,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

back box skin has rotten through

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,664 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 55,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,496 miles

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

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

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 VFT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

AF12 VFT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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