MOT Status
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130,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Front REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND WORN (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Front REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND DIP CRACKS INNER 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***inner edge bald*** (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip and main beam bulbs (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip and main beam bulbs. (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tpms light on
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge
Nearside Rear nail in tread (punctured)
Offside Front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge
ADVISE FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SMOKE READING TO CLEAN TO RECORD
Nearside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AH09 MER is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 AH09 MER, 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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AH09 MER is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 2012.
Is AH09 MER safe to buy?
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