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AF12 VGC

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,306 mi
Last recorded105,306 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 105,306 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 105,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 98,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 98,041 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 92,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall deteriorated, edges wearing, cracking and treads worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall deteriorated, cracking in treads, treads getting close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle, both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield not fully secure near fuel tank, not likely to fall

oil level warning light on dash, oil level ok

Fail 11 Apr 2023 92,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall deteriorated, edges wearing, cracking and treads worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall deteriorated, cracking in treads, treads getting close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle, both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield not fully secure near fuel tank, not likely to fall

oil level warning light on dash, oil level ok

Pass 7 Apr 2022 87,468 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,217 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,766 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,999 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,437 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 62,437 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items removed (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VGC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc 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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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