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AV12 XPU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,951 mi
Last recorded75,951 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 75,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,634 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,180 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 66,178 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,194 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 54,808 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 47,042 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,864 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,738 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 37,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,447 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2017 18,503 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 9,961 miles

only one jet working offside washer

Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,839 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 7,061 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 XPU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

AV12 XPU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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