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AO61 ZLV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,770 mi
Last recorded95,770 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ZLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 95,770 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn *BOTH* rear axle bush(s) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 95,770 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn *BOTH* rear axle bush(s) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 93,363 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn unevenly, o/s bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper spring seats in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2023 89,983 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper spring seats in poor condition

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

engine oil close to minimum

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,572 miles

Offside Rear brake slight lag - 22%

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 87,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking , cuts in outer rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake lag - 22%

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 87,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking , cuts in outer rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake lag - 22%

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge and splitting inner sidewall , wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,199 miles

N/S/R tyre slight stepping

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

O/S/R tyre fairly deep cuts outside sidewall, no chords

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 85,199 miles

N/S/R tyre slight stepping

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

O/S/R tyre fairly deep cuts outside sidewall, no chords

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,699 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,675 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,862 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 38,280 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 31,340 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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AO61 ZLV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AO61 ZLV, 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 AO61 ZLV registered?

AO61 ZLV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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