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AU12 VYS

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,612 mi
Last recorded127,612 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VYS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 127,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,493 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 123,493 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 121,087 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 121,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,482 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 118,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 112,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 99,706 miles

Stone chips in screen

Fail 6 Mar 2020 99,600 miles

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

Stone chips in screen

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,420 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS BOOTS POOR CONDITION / BUT NOT SPLIT OR ANY MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 91,420 miles

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT NOTTOM BALL JOINTS BOOTS POOR CONDITION / BUT NOT SPLIT OR ANY MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 82,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,422 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,307 miles

all tyres perishing in between treads

all tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s rear tyre wearing very close to legal limits

o/s front tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2015 28,303 miles

tyres slightly perrished inbetween tread

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 VYS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol 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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

AU12 VYS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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