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AK12 ARO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ARO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026

o/s/r sill damaged/corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 58,152 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,911 miles

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

Horn working but slight tone distortion

Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,284 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 52,886 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,935 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,111 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,273 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,405 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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AK12 ARO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ARO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 ARO registered?

AK12 ARO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AK12 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 ARO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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