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AK12 ZDV

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,050 mi
Last recorded104,050 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 104,050 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 95,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 95,185 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 90,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 84,206 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,916 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 78,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 73,660 miles

Coolant level below minimum mark

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded At lower mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At lower mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded At lower mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension mount rubber severely perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At lower mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension mount rubber severely perished

Oil leak, but not excessive At O/S drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,268 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 63,268 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,348 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,523 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 ZDV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZDV, 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 ZDV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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