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AF12 VME

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,262 mi
Last recorded148,262 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 148,262 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 147,167 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2021 147,129 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 137,883 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 96,621 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,813 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,404 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 16,189 miles

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 VME is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

AF12 VME is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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