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AV12 EXF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,630 mi
Last recorded76,630 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 EXF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 76,630 miles

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

Offside headlamp mounting broken

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 76,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp mounting broken

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 74,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 72,013 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox dogleg mounting play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 71,980 miles

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox dogleg mounting play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,057 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 69,057 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 65,442 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 65,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,533 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 62,533 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,097 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 61,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,982 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,139 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,967 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel buckled slightly

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut slightly

Rear tyres cracking slightly and starting to distort slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,811 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 24,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,293 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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AV12 EXF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV12 EXF, 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 AV12 EXF registered?

AV12 EXF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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