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AV12 ZCN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,463 mi
Last recorded73,463 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ZCN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 73,463 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 73,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 70,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn scored and pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 28 May 2025 70,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak from backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn scored and pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 28 May 2024 67,513 miles

ADVISE REAR SUB FRAME FRONT BUSHES POOR

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 67,513 miles

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

ADVISE REAR SUB FRAME FRONT BUSHES POOR

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 64,429 miles

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

Rear coil springs rubber mount fixings perished.

Pass 30 May 2022 61,432 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 61,431 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides cords exposed on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2021 57,984 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges, close to cords.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 May 2021 57,984 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges, close to cords.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 55,519 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 51,815 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 48,130 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 48,130 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

wiper blades poor operation

Pass 26 May 2017 43,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,476 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 38,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,937 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,593 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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 ZCN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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