MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
nearside and offside rear coil springs have corrosion forming on their lower coils
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
front brake pads getting low
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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