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ARH 886

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,937 mi
Last recorded25,937 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 886
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 25,937 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 24,550 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 23,301 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 21,614 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 21,614 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 20,465 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 19,258 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 18,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracks in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 18,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 deep cracks in tread groove/only just met requirement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracks in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 16,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 14,303 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 12,433 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 9,911 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 1,218 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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ARH 886 is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ARH 886, 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 ARH 886 registered?

ARH 886 is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is ARH 886 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARH 886 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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