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AU12 XJB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,460 mi
Last recorded95,460 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 95,460 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2025 89,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 75,467 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 64,087 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 64,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 63,723 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator lights slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre is slightly deflated

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator lights slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 63,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 61,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,283 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,612 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,254 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 13,104 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 9,638 miles

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 XJB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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