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AP12 AYN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,923 mi
Last recorded143,923 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AYN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 143,923 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 139,836 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 139,836 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 131,943 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,982 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 111,770 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 111,770 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,685 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 97,546 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,321 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 97,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,379 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,279 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 70,257 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,462 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 52,462 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AP12 AYN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP12 AYN, 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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AP12 AYN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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