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AV12 WYM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

187,902 mi
Last recorded187,902 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WYM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 187,902 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 187,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 179,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 178,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 158,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust tatty

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2023 158,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust tatty

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2022 136,004 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2022 135,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2020 111,936 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s rear axle mount bush's deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 111,929 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking pipe union loose (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s rear axle mount bush's deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,524 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 96,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,029 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 84,022 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2017 67,622 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,232 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 51,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,219 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 WYM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 WYM, 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 WYM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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