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AP12 VSC

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,403 mi
Last recorded122,403 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 VSC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 122,403 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough possible top suspension bearings (2.1.1 (a))

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

bonnet catch a little sticky to release

Pass 5 Oct 2024 111,945 miles

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

coolant below min mark

n/s/f wheel nuts fitted wrong way round but are still secure

Pass 5 Oct 2023 101,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both @ limit (4.4.3 (a))

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

coolant below min mark also oil service now light is on

slight play in rear axle bush's and will need replacing soon

Fail 5 Oct 2023 101,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both @ limit (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working have filled up (3.5 (a))

coolant below min mark also oil service now light is on

slight play in rear axle bush's and will need replacing soon

Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres approaching tread wear indicators

coolant reservoir empty

rear silencer has temporary repair but corroded thin in various places

Pass 2 Oct 2021 79,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AT LIMMIT ALSO SLIGHT KNOCK WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s/f wheel arch liner missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,747 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f wheel arch inner liner missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,184 miles

0 emissions recorded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cuts in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 58,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

0 emissions recorded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,270 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 VSC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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