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AP12 BZB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,004 mi
Last recorded132,004 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 BZB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2023 132,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,596 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,251 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 95,405 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 95,405 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,660 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 81,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,082 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 68,071 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,080 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 54,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,196 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 BZB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BZB, 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 AP12 BZB registered?

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

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