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AV12 GLF

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,570 mi
Last recorded147,570 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 GLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2025 147,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush(rear axle beam) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush(rear axle beam) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 140,434 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 140,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,043 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,186 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,034 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE CRACKING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 17 May 2019 87,000 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 87,000 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 78,050 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 78,050 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,854 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,923 miles

offside front door check strap missing door damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2016 52,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

front discs lipped pads wearing thin

offside front door check strap missing door damaged

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 37,140 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 37,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front door check strap broken

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 GLF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

AV12 GLF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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