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AV12 GNF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,225 mi
Last recorded128,225 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 GNF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 128,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axel bush

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear axel bush

Fail 5 Apr 2024 128,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axel bush

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear axel bush

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 122,122 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 117,203 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 117,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,838 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 105,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum nearside inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear tyre aspect ratios are different

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,680 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside ( inner & outer ) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 81,680 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside ( inner & outer ) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 69,918 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,534 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,021 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,038 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 GNF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc 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 AV12 GNF, 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 GNF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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