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AU12 XJG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,479 mi
Last recorded59,479 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,963 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2023 55,561 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded through outer layers. Still gas tight

Pass 8 Mar 2022 52,443 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall damaged.and is splitting in tread and inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has slight splits on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting/cracking and balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,073 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,627 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords area of inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing areas of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

rust visible on areas of exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,454 miles

nsf nsr wheels bent

rear exhaust and hangers corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 42,454 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

axle bushes perished

nsf nsr wheels bent

rear exhaust and hangers corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front windscreen scratched

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,469 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres down to 3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2016 26,025 miles

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

uneven n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread wear visible

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyrte outer wall cut in areas

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 XJG 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 91.7%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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