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AO62 SSZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,016 mi
Last recorded42,016 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 SSZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 42,016 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 42,016 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 40,962 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,658 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 39,632 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,481 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 38,481 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,062 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 34,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 31,436 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 27,753 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 23,554 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 23,554 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,932 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 18,171 miles

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

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

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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AO62 SSZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO62 SSZ, 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 AO62 SSZ registered?

AO62 SSZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is AO62 SSZ safe to buy?

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