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AK12 XWD

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,929 mi
Last recorded78,929 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XWD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,929 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,615 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 72,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 71,904 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 71,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 70,539 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 65,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 61,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 53,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2020 53,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 47,107 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 38,230 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to scrub around inner tread 195/60/15

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 30 May 2017 32,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,780 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner tread and cracking around tread. Advise to replace asap 195/50/15

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking around treads, cords or ply not showing yet.Advise to replace asap.

Pass 18 May 2015 18,592 miles

offside front tyre and rear tyres cracking around treads. 195/50/15

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 XWD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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