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AV61 OSZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,282 mi
Last recorded93,282 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 OSZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 93,282 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 54,322 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 May 2025 54,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 14 May 2024 50,573 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 50,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 41,254 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 34,985 miles

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

Nearside n/s none obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 May 2022 34,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside n/s none obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2020 21,397 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 17,557 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 17,557 miles

Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 16,302 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 14,428 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 11,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 8,686 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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AV61 OSZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 OSZ, 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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AV61 OSZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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