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AJ12 DLK

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,264 mi
Last recorded55,264 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 55,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 52,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 52,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 49,609 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 46,939 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 40,569 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 40,569 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension arms x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 34,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 30,555 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 20,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 15,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 10,353 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 DLK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ12 DLK, 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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AJ12 DLK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2012.

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