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AV12 SFN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,524 mi
Last recorded157,524 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 SFN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 157,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 157,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 143,611 miles

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

Clutch On Biting Point

Engine Oil Light On

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 133,232 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear exhaust pipe badly corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2024 133,232 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed bothside front inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear exhaust pipe badly corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 122,317 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear exhaust pipe badly corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim ,in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 122,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear exhaust pipe badly corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim ,in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 116,375 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from engine oil filler cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant level low(possibly leaking from thermostat housing)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover has a cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 111,189 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 111,189 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section ,broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 104,232 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face and pads worn close to legal limit, should replace. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

thermostat housing seeping cooling, should investigate and repair.

Fail 8 Jun 2020 104,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface badly damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer centre tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face and pads worn close to legal limit, should replace. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and centre tread c racking ,should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

thermostat housing seeping cooling, should investigate and repair.

Pass 2 May 2019 93,548 miles

Both front fog lights not working

Engine covers & undertrays not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded through outer skin

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2018 83,634 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 73,916 miles

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

Rear springs top anti squeak mounts deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2017 73,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear springs top anti squeak mounts deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit zero on inner edge / feathered (4.1.E.1)

Rear springs top anti squek mouns deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,856 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 SFN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SFN, 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 SFN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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