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AV12 VYH

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,306 mi
Last recorded87,306 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 87,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 83,605 miles

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

SLIGHT PLY ON OSF WHEEL

Fail 24 May 2025 83,605 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

SLIGHT PLY ON OSF WHEEL

Pass 18 May 2024 79,802 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2024 79,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 71,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 71,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 63,011 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 63,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 55,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 47,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,707 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 42,707 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 36,012 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,726 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 VYH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

AV12 VYH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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