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AF62 YLG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,119 mi
Last recorded101,119 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YLG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 101,119 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 101,119 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 101,091 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 93,253 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 93,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,656 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

vehicle over heated on ramp

Fail 17 Jan 2024 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

vehicle over heated on ramp

Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,386 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 76,328 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing un-even on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing un-even on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 67,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 60,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 53,934 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 45,031 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,579 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 11,393 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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AF62 YLG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF62 YLG, 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 AF62 YLG registered?

AF62 YLG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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