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AV12 VXK

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,039 mi
Last recorded70,039 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VXK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 70,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 67,082 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 63,312 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 59,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Value Limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped Beam has after market HID bulbs fitted. Must be returned to standard bulbs for testing. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emits white light. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped Beam has after market HID bulbs fitted. Must be returned to standard bulbs for testing. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emits white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,294 miles

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

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

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

osr quarter panel/bumper damaged & slightly insecure

osr tyre perished/cracked between treads

Fail 12 Apr 2019 50,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged/missing (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

osr quarter panel/bumper damaged & slightly insecure

osr tyre perished/cracked between treads

Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,726 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output TINTED LENS (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2015 28,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VXK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

AV12 VXK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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