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AK12 APV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,276 mi
Last recorded111,276 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 APV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 111,276 miles

Clutch Pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Mar 2025 99,376 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Mar 2023 88,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,038 miles

Both front tyres very worn on inner edges.

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

Nail in NSR tyre.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,574 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,691 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread and bald on edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,991 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front inner edge bald

coolant level low

Fail 23 Mar 2016 38,991 miles

coolant level low

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front inner edge bald

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' removed all air fresheners from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AK12 APV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK12 APV, 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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AK12 APV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2012.

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