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AJ12 KFT

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,678 mi
Last recorded93,678 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KFT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 93,678 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 93,660 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.62 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 81,946 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 81,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake lower than normal effort

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,418 miles

Both rear axle bushes starting to perish

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 72,418 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear axle bushes starting to perish

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,937 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 61,937 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 51,160 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,042 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 30,573 miles

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

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

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 KFT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KFT, 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 KFT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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