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AU12 ZXY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,398 mi
Last recorded80,398 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZXY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 80,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 72,638 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 64,375 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 55,711 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 48,204 miles

oil level lamp on dash

Fail 7 Jul 2022 48,204 miles

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

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

oil level lamp on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,249 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 33,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 26,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 22,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,466 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,650 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZXY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

AU12 ZXY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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