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AK62 FWA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,832 mi
Last recorded97,832 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 97,832 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 97,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 88,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre low / bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s/r main axle bushes perishing / unbond / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 88,174 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s/f brake discs inner braking faces worn & corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre low / bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s/r main axle bushes perishing / unbond / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 74,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion forming inner braking faces of front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre starting to step inner tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 3mm and low / bald tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack & perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s/r main axle bushes starting to unbond with slight lift / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 59,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have surface corrosion due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,398 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to front bumper

Fail 29 Mar 2021 56,379 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to front bumper

front steering appears to be out of alignment by a long way

Pass 25 May 2017 33,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil low

Pass 3 May 2016 24,569 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Rear BOTH TYRES AGE CRACKED

Fail 3 May 2016 24,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Rear BOTH TYRES AGE CRACKED

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 FWA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FWA, 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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AK62 FWA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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