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AP12 VWU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,833 mi
Last recorded93,833 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 VWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 93,833 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 93,833 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,678 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 86,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2023 78,744 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 70,347 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 70,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,984 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 59,590 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 53,643 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 44,207 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 44,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 35,681 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 25,608 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 VWU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

AP12 VWU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is AP12 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 VWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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