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AV12 EXO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,795 mi
Last recorded89,795 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 EXO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 89,795 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,205 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 81,204 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn smooth on inner edge - chords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to fail - worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 75,361 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 71,416 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres and also under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres and also under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 71,188 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres and also under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres and also under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Debonding and audible. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Debonding and audible. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 66,249 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (Disc's). (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Debonding and audible. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Debonding and audible. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn STRONG ADVISE: Audible when driven but no play detected. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn STRONG ADVISE: Audible when driven but no play detected. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 60,549 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leak affecting emissions. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer holed. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn STRONG ADVISE: Audible when driven but no play detected. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn STRONG ADVISE: Audible when driven but no play detected. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,995 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 52,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder worn to ply and cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner but cords visible in cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 47,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,458 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, splitting/perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished splitting in tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge, 2mm and splitting/perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge, 2mm and splitting/perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,317 miles

All tyres perished/ cracked in tread.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 11,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 10,660 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 EXO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EXO, 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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AV12 EXO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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