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AU12 VYP

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,487 mi
Last recorded96,487 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VYP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,487 miles

corrosion to n/s sill at rear.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,081 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,970 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

Pass 24 Mar 2022 82,250 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 82,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 78,735 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear indicators slightly faded

Pass 7 Apr 2020 76,908 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2020 76,908 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,770 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 67,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,515 miles

N/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 VYP is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VYP, 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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AU12 VYP is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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