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AK62 EKJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,592 mi
Last recorded103,592 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 EKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 103,592 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,343 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2024 94,566 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2024 94,566 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,161 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 90,161 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,073 miles

Back box exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 85,073 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Back box exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise 195/50/R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has slight play

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 79,506 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise 195/50/R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has slight play

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 76,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,327 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,343 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 65,343 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 57,896 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,239 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,388 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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AK62 EKJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel 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 AK62 EKJ, 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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What year was AK62 EKJ registered?

AK62 EKJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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