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AV12 KXU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,088 mi
Last recorded101,088 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 101,088 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 101,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 98,397 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 94,849 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 94,849 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,664 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 91,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 86,852 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 84,021 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 84,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,237 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 74,929 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 74,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,566 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES SLIGHT CUTS IN SIDEWALLS

UNEVEN WEAR REAR TYRES

Fail 2 Jul 2018 66,564 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES SLIGHT CUTS IN SIDEWALLS

UNEVEN WEAR REAR TYRES

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,619 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre becoming worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,396 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 KXU 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 66.7%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

AV12 KXU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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