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AJ61 GKX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,216 mi
Last recorded109,216 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GKX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 109,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 109,216 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 99,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 89,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 68,492 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,039 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 50,894 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,616 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,582 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 24,061 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,262 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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AJ61 GKX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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