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AK12 MBV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,771 mi
Last recorded100,771 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,771 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted NSF & OSF (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 100,771 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted NSF & OSF (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 92,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 92,250 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 81,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted in 2 areas (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside axle mounting bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 81,492 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted in 2 areas (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside axle mounting bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 71,248 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 71,248 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 64,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 59,928 miles

surface cracks in all four tyres

Pass 29 May 2020 55,968 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 55,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 45,959 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside and outside rims same location (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 41,055 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,760 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner tyre edges and cracking between the tread

coolant leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tyre edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner tyre edge

offside front tyre worn on inner tyre edge

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 MBV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK12 MBV, 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 MBV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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