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AF12 VWE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,188 mi
Last recorded222,188 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 222,188 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 211,871 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 211,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 202,553 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 202,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 188,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 169,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 150,844 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 150,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 139,741 miles

Rear both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 13 Mar 2020 139,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2019 121,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,504 miles

Rear exhaust becoming deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,705 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,219 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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 VWE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,560cc 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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

AF12 VWE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is AF12 VWE safe to buy?

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