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AU62 OBL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,637 mi
Last recorded108,637 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 OBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 108,637 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting a little low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tech holder ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavier on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 96,764 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing very slightly both Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

long brake pedal travel

rear exhaust heatshield is loose

Pass 12 Jan 2024 87,123 miles

LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 87,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,893 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 78,884 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At MOT Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 69,106 miles

Coolant leak ()

item hanging from rear view mirror

Pass 19 Jan 2021 59,660 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2021 59,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing steel (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,757 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 48,757 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Silencer Box very rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,638 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,116 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,914 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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AU62 OBL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AU62 OBL, 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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AU62 OBL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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