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AV61 YGF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,291 mi
Last recorded95,291 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,291 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust skin corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 95,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2022 83,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 83,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 72,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 72,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,173 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 51,661 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 43,375 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 37,959 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 37,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 30,655 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 26,530 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 19,319 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 YGF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YGF, 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 YGF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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