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AU62 XYG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,024 mi
Last recorded73,024 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 73,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip on windscreen

Fail 4 Jun 2025 73,023 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip on windscreen

Pass 9 May 2024 67,188 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror damage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 60,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 60,966 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 54,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs have a big lip on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge and have 2 nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 54,874 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs have a big lip on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge and have 2 nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 48,796 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH FRONT GEAR BOX OIL SEALS LEAKING,ADVISE SORT.(URGENT!) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE WEARING LOW ON BOTH EDGES.(195-45X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 44,502 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive SUSPECT BOTH DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

NSF DOOR MIRROR OUTER COVER DAMAGED.

Offside Rear OSR FOG LIGHT UNIT,DAMAGED,ADVISE REPLACE SOON.

Pass 2 May 2019 36,561 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?????????

NSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & GETTING LOW ON TREAD .195-45X16

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK,SUSPECT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 36,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?????????

NSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & GETTING LOW ON TREAD .195-45X16

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK,SUSPECT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 28,258 miles

BOTH DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING.

NSR TYRE 2012 YEAR,OLD & PERISHING. 195-45X16

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,588 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2017 19,588 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 10,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,643 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 XYG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU62 XYG, 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 AU62 XYG registered?

AU62 XYG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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