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AO61 ZKL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,644 mi
Last recorded134,644 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ZKL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 134,644 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 130,077 miles

Exhaust corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside headlamp mounting broken

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 130,072 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside headlamp mounting broken

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 125,664 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 125,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,456 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 110,876 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 110,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 110,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear cross member impact damaged

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 105,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 99,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 92,274 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,133 miles

Front Bumper insecure lower spoiler ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 52,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,578 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner shoulder

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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AO61 ZKL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO61 ZKL, 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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AO61 ZKL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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