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AU62 YZD

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,976 mi
Last recorded88,976 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 88,976 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 88,976 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,610 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 11 Sep 2024 82,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,371 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 70,371 miles

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,410 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 58,288 miles

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

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

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

Rear Back box outer skin rusted through

Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,820 miles

Front brake pads very low & discs lipped

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,885 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,855 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,487 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,357 miles

n/s/f fog lamp working but damaged

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed and shoulder wear

o/s/f tyre shoulder wear

Fail 21 Aug 2015 24,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f fog lamp working but damaged

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed and shoulder wear

o/s/f tyre shoulder wear

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 YZD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YZD, 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 YZD registered?

AU62 YZD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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