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AU12 VZH

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,790 mi
Last recorded149,790 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 149,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 143,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 134,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 126,098 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 125,093 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 124,345 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 112,954 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,029 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,249 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,534 miles

unable to fully inspect engine covers/under shields fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,104 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 VZH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 VZH registered?

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

Is AU12 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VZH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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