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AU12 XPY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,115 mi
Last recorded94,115 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XPY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 94,115 miles

fuel flap has slight damage

Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 84,801 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 84,265 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 79,827 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,757 miles

2x washer jets blocked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear heatshield loose and rattling

Fail 14 Dec 2020 73,753 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x washer jets blocked

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust leaking gasses

rear heatshield loose and rattling

Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,208 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 62,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,878 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,879 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 XPY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

AU12 XPY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AU12 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XPY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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