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AP61 AXW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,590 mi
Last recorded97,590 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 AXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 97,590 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 97,588 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 83,550 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 77,672 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 77,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 71,812 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front tyre has perish cracks on inside edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have perish cracks on inner part of treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 68,777 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded and front pads wearing low. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges perished but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,689 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner part of tread has slight perish cracks in it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,883 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 59,002 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 52,413 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 52,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements 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))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,350 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,748 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,925 miles

N/S rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 26,841 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

N/S rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AP61 AXW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP61 AXW, 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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AP61 AXW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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