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AL05 ALB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

60,037 mi
Last recorded60,037 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 ALB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 60,037 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 60,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2025 154,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low

Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,016 miles

inner track rod slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2024 147,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 46,256 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 46,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 141,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 41,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 128,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 37,644 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 117,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 34,382 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 34,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 112,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 112,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,733 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,778 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute led defective but lamp still working (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 24,932 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,422 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2016 21,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,255 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,131 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,528 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,978 miles

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,722 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,709 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 41,707 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,009 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,852 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 32,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,054 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no. plate cracked

front wipers worn

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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AL05 ALB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 AL05 ALB, 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 AL05 ALB registered?

AL05 ALB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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The MOT history for AL05 ALB shows 35 tests with a 82.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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