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AP12 LHZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,807 mi
Last recorded118,807 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 LHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 118,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 118,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,277 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 112,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,048 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,208 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 100,044 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,734 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 67,731 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall, slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall, slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 45,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ..sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,291 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 32,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LHZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LHZ, 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 LHZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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