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AJ12 ART

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,829 mi
Last recorded59,829 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ART
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 59,829 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 59,829 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 52,588 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 51,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 51,523 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 48,311 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 42,388 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 42,284 miles

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 30,855 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,888 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,080 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 17,655 miles

Front tyres worn heavily on inner edges, with cuts in tread and heavily perished

Nearside Front wheel arch has slight damage

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Rear tyres slightly cracked and perished in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2016 11,480 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 11,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2015 6,145 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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AJ12 ART is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol 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 AJ12 ART, 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 AJ12 ART registered?

AJ12 ART is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is AJ12 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 ART shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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