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AJ61 FBA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,076 mi
Last recorded121,076 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 121,076 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 121,047 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,429 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 97,639 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,348 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 83,819 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,046 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,087 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 42,811 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,287 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 13,896 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 13,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 FBA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ61 FBA, 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 AJ61 FBA registered?

AJ61 FBA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AJ61 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 FBA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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