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AV61 XXC

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,700 mi
Last recorded119,700 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 119,700 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,767 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 115,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,362 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box cover deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2022 105,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,374 miles

Exhaust system rusted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 99,374 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system rusted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,522 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 96,491 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 94,096 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 80,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,774 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 43,774 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,141 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

x2 wheels buckled n/s/f n/s/r

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 XXC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

AV61 XXC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is AV61 XXC safe to buy?

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