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AJ61 FAA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,192 mi
Last recorded130,192 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FAA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 130,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2025 130,192 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 129,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 128,391 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 128,383 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 126,082 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 126,077 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 124,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 124,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 116,409 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 116,409 miles

Front Position lamp not working NS/OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps ns/os (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 100,619 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 100,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight when vehicle raised (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 87,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened has movement in top mounting. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,305 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 78,305 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,271 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,900 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 47,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 33,316 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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AJ61 FAA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJ61 FAA, 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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AJ61 FAA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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