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AJ12 DPX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,213 mi
Last recorded20,213 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DPX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 20,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam axle bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper spring insulators deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2024 19,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both upper spring insulators deteriorating

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 18,298 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 17,062 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 15,795 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded around base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 14,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror loose, but not insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 13,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 11,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Sep 2018 11,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 9,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 7,660 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 5,672 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 5,637 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 DPX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

AJ12 DPX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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