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AU12 XPZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,333 mi
Last recorded69,333 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XPZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,333 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2025 65,429 miles

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

nearside @ offside rear axle front swivel bushes slightly worn

Fail 5 Mar 2025 65,429 miles

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

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

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

nearside @ offside rear axle front swivel bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,967 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,871 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 52,808 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt not plugging in (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 47,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,539 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 38,655 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,838 miles

Nearside Front (child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (cracked) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 32,838 miles

Nearside Front (child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (cracked) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,471 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 25,471 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre badly perished and cracking

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 16,207 miles

front discs slightly pitted inner face

Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,871 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 XPZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

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

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