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AU12 YOE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,434 mi
Last recorded123,434 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YOE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 123,434 miles

Rear brakes are noisy when applied

Rear exhaust corroded

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 123,421 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brakes are noisy when applied

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,290 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 117,290 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Marked in white (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,404 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty and in poor condition

front bumper loose

front radiator support cradle broken

nearside rear reflector loose in bumper

Fail 26 Oct 2021 111,404 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusty and in poor condition

front bumper loose

front radiator support cradle broken

nearside rear reflector loose in bumper

Pass 24 Apr 2021 105,063 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs have corrosion forming on their lower coils

Fail 19 Apr 2021 105,006 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative nearside an offside (4.6.1 (a))

nearside and offside rear coil springs have corrosion forming on their lower coils

Pass 21 Apr 2020 97,062 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 97,060 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,970 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 88,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 76,743 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,771 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,523 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2015 29,626 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 YOE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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