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AP12 JOV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,253 mi
Last recorded121,253 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 JOV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 121,253 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 121,248 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 119,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 119,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 116,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heatshield adrift

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 114,635 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 114,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 111,194 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 111,191 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 107,925 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin rusty

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Sep 2020 107,919 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skin rusty

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Aug 2019 94,468 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2019 94,466 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))

covers fitted obscuring components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,151 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

rear exhaust box corroded/detiorated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,911 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,368 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,256 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 JOV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AP12 JOV, 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 JOV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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