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AU62 YXL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,068 mi
Last recorded122,068 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 YXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,068 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 122,065 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi section underside holed and has a major leak of gases . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel corroded extensively at the rear within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking calliper leaking at connection to flexi brake hose . (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding excessively and squealing when moving vehicle . (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 111,649 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly damaged flexi section has a minor leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer bead rims dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface bumper reflector damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 111,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split extensively and coupling grease washed away - advise replacement of outer section of drive shaft .(hub to to centre bearing ) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up excessive movement and likely to fall apart ! (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up centre drive shaft bearing noisy and has been very hot ! - parts of metal bearing have melted and reformed on on outer casing !(drive shaft bearing on rear of block required). (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly damaged flexi section has a minor leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable inner drive shaft (transmission to centre bearing )has been heated excessively by bearing failure - Advise Replacement . (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer bead rims dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface bumper reflector damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 105,319 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 105,317 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs lipped and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads worn and offside squealing when rotated. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak from offside driveshaft seal due to driveshaft incorrect position . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 99,456 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 99,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65x14 inner wall - cut / split through to the cord . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed - major leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,722 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe has a minor leak due to damage. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 90,721 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush split and excessive movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe has a minor leak due to damage. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated - advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,838 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and starting to come off

Fail 22 Sep 2020 77,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and starting to come off

Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,076 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 67,074 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked And Perished Slightly Out Of Shape

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,901 miles

Offside Rear Bumper sustained minor damage

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YXL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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