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AU12 ZXA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,909 mi
Last recorded43,909 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 43,909 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 41,557 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 39,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Axle Bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Axle Bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( Silencer ) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 36,815 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 34,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 30,968 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 27,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,474 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 25,474 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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 23 Feb 2018 20,899 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 16,929 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 11,765 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 5,674 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 ZXA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

AU12 ZXA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AU12 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 ZXA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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