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AV61 WJG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,902 mi
Last recorded138,902 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 WJG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 138,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 136,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 134,293 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 132,211 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 132,211 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 128,554 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 128,554 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 119,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner tread edge slightly worn

Fail 9 Dec 2020 119,779 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner tread edge slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2019 104,292 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 87,818 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 87,818 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 74,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 74,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,010 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2015 51,579 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked to excess.

Fail 30 Dec 2015 51,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked to excess.

Pass 3 Jan 2015 72,962 miles

n/s mirror missing

Fail 3 Jan 2015 42,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s mirror missing

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 WJG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJG, 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 WJG registered?

AV61 WJG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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