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AV61 USE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,022 mi
Last recorded85,022 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 USE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 85,022 miles

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

condensation n/s headlamp slightly affecting drivers view

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,473 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 77,414 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2022 73,093 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 67,005 miles

Front tyres worn on edges. Rear tyres starting to perish and crack

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 66,989 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges. Rear tyres starting to perish and crack

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 61,489 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 51,207 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Dec 2018 51,206 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,966 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,695 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,858 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,502 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 USE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV61 USE, 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 AV61 USE registered?

AV61 USE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is AV61 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 USE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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