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AJ61 GKU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,697 mi
Last recorded94,697 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,697 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 94,697 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 87,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 2 Sep 2023 81,733 miles

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

all wheels slightly distorted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 80,214 miles

Please note:1.) Front and rear Wheels inner rims slightly distorted.

Fail 24 Oct 2022 80,214 miles

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

Please note:1.) Front and rear Wheels inner rims slightly distorted.

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 80,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,616 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 70,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water coming out (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,357 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,272 miles

Front tyres low on edges

N/S/R Tyre cracked in tread

O/S/F Daytime running light dim and water ingress

O/S/R Tyre has cuts oninner sidewall and cracked in tread

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 27,044 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 21,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GKU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

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

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