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AJ12 VWA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,204 mi
Last recorded58,204 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 58,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 58,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 54,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both N/S&O/S

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both N/S&O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both N/S&O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 54,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both N/S&O/S

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both N/S&O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both N/S&O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 45,340 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 43,277 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 43,277 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,945 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 37,517 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 32,426 miles

Central Front MINOR OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,627 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 23,488 miles

Offside Rear badly cracked on the outer shoulder

Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,125 miles

N/S/R TYRE HEAVILY CRACKING ON SHOULDER

O/S/R TYRE HEAVILY CRACKING ON SHOULDER

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 VWA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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