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AU12 ZHF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,015 mi
Last recorded148,015 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZHF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 148,015 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 148,015 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 138,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2023 133,169 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 128,525 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 124,841 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 124,840 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil light illuminate on dash

Pass 11 Aug 2020 118,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,800 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,638 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet partially blocked but provides sufficient washer fluid

Fail 13 Aug 2018 95,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet partially blocked but provides sufficient washer fluid

Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,581 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,777 miles

Front Slight wear on tyre inner shoulders.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,089 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 ZHF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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