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AU12 XJO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,907 mi
Last recorded52,907 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XJO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 52,907 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 52,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195//45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 50,949 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 48,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking and inbetween treads strongly advise 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level below min

Pass 3 Apr 2023 45,825 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 45,266 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle to body mount bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,345 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s rear axle mounts to body deteriorating. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,363 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s Rear axle mount bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 41,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,201 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres nearing legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,390 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,682 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,677 miles

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)

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 XJO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

AU12 XJO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XJO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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