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AV12 XPG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,539 mi
Last recorded169,539 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XPG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 169,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

fuel pipes underneath slight corrosion

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2024 163,834 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2024 163,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2023 158,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2023 158,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 154,978 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper slightly loose

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 154,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper slightly loose

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 18 Dec 2021 145,549 miles

Offside Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 15 Dec 2021 145,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, recommend attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2020 141,942 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2020 141,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2019 135,302 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and flaking off

Fail 4 Nov 2019 134,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.62 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and flaking off

Pass 20 Nov 2018 115,863 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 115,863 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,593 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,844 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2016 69,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,298 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 52,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,536 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XPG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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