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AP12 AYY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,219 mi
Last recorded55,219 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AYY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 55,219 miles

Bonnet opening poor , but functioning

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp broken (pre 2018)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 51,398 miles

Bonnet release lever broken , but functioning

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass broken & lamp inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working & broken (pre 2018)

Fail 11 Sep 2023 48,028 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working & broken (pre 2018)

Pass 7 Sep 2022 44,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamplens broken & lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2021 37,142 miles

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

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

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

crack in lower windscreen

nearside front fog light damaged/not working

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the treads

Fail 9 Sep 2021 37,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (j))

crack in lower windscreen

nearside front fog light damaged/not working

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the treads

Pass 9 Jul 2020 33,065 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working damaged

Nearside Rear wheel stud modified

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 27,524 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 15,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 4,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 4,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 3,451 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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AP12 AYY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP12 AYY, 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 AYY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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