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AU12 SUO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,287 mi
Last recorded86,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SUO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 86,287 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 86,277 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 70,572 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 58,433 miles

condensation in nsf headlamp

osf door damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2024 58,433 miles

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

condensation in nsf headlamp

osf door damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2023 55,544 miles

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

body damage osf door

both front brake discs corroded/worn on inner faces

both rear coil springs corroded

knock from steering column area

osf tyre 3mm nsf tyre 2mm

rear registration plate faded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,968 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,817 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 47,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,930 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,804 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,444 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt sign of grease (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust silencer rusty in area

clutch and brake pedal rubber wear

covers and shields restricts view

n/s/r and o/s/r top suspension anti squeak rubbers deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre, outer wall scuffed

Offside Front washer jet part blocked

Rear exhaust silencer, surface rust in areas

clutch and brake pedal rubber wear

covers and shields restricts viewing

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,577 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 26,660 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SUO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

AU12 SUO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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