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AF12 XZE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,919 mi
Last recorded52,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2025 52,919 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 49,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 47,870 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,555 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 40,555 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has age perished cracking.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing excessively on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has age perished cracking.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has age perished cracking in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre has age perished cracking in tread.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 25,573 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has age perished cracking in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre has age perished cracking in tread.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre age perished with some cracking of inner sidewall and tread.

Offside Rear Tyre age perished with some cracking of inner sidewall and tread.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,355 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply cords

Nearside Front tyre tread started splitting

Nearside Rear tyre tread started splitting

Offside Front tyre tread started splitting

Offside Rear tyre tread started splitting

Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,868 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 XZE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

AF12 XZE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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