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AK12 ZCU

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,070 mi
Last recorded131,070 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 131,070 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 128,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 128,063 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 124,541 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 124,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 120,124 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Coil Springs either side x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 120,123 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Coil Springs either side x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Had fallen on, corroded, and sat on top of rear silencer. (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,470 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 115,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 100,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (195/50/15) Strong Advise! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,639 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Lower coil section, both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 86,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Lower coil section, both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,900 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, but perform perfectly. (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 71,900 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, but perform perfectly. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads getting low. (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake disc inner surfaces in a poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,514 miles

Bonnet catch struggles to return to lock.

Hazard warning switch is hard to press, but works fine.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 42,514 miles

Bonnet catch struggles to return to lock.

Hazard warning switch is hard to press, but works fine.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZCU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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