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AU12 YNW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,284 mi
Last recorded113,284 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YNW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 113,284 miles

Both Front Tyres Are Worn Very Close To The Legal Limit

Coolant leak in the engine Bay Area

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust heat shield is loose / Rattling

Rear seat base is slightly loose

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Slight play / knock in the steering rack / inner joints

Pass 5 Jun 2025 105,334 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 105,331 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 101,633 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 94,197 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 94,195 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 79,223 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 65,151 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 65,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 48,890 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 48,890 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 34,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 21,450 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 20,867 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 17,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,699 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 12,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 YNW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YNW, 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 YNW registered?

AU12 YNW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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