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AU12 SUA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,981 mi
Last recorded171,981 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 171,981 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 158,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls scuffed/kerbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 158,945 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls scuffed/kerbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 149,778 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 140,673 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 133,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,015 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 114,057 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack not affecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,714 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inside (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front inner pads look to be getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges inner one more so

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2016 82,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front inner pads look to be getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges inner one more so

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,816 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,591 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 67,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SUA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU12 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

AU12 SUA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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