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AU12 SNZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,520 mi
Last recorded106,520 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SNZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,520 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 106,520 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 98,958 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 98,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,641 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 86,618 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 76,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,786 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 64,428 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 60,936 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box outer skin rotted away and very rusty weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 60,936 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box outer skin rotted away and very rusty weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,225 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin coming away and heat sheild above box slightly loose

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin very weak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 46,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin very weak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,665 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim bent slight

Pass 19 Feb 2016 29,122 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,586 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 21,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AU12 SNZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU12 SNZ, 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 AU12 SNZ registered?

AU12 SNZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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