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AO62 XTJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,721 mi
Last recorded127,721 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 XTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 127,721 miles

Body component slightly loose Rear bumper nearside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slightly debonded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 12,780 miles

Lower engine cover and front lower bumper trim part insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged and sticking out.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes coming unbonded . (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 127,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Lower engine cover and front lower bumper trim part insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged and sticking out.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes coming unbonded . (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 126,507 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both outer sills corrosion

both rear inner sills corrosion

Pass 30 May 2023 125,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 125,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 121,939 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 117,500 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and has small cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 4 May 2021 117,500 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and has small cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 23 Apr 2020 112,177 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 106,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 91,629 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,610 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 90,921 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,846 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split

Fail 9 Dec 2016 75,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,781 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2015 55,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 XTJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTJ, 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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AO62 XTJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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