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AV62 LFU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,985 mi
Last recorded129,985 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 LFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 129,985 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 129,985 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 122,710 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2023 113,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 102,556 miles

Nearside Rear upper bumper corner sticking out

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 102,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear upper bumper corner sticking out

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 90,013 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Axle bushes unbonded

Rear Coil spring seats deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Axle bushes unbonding

Rear Coil spring seats deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2020 79,014 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Axle bushes unbonding

Rear Coil spring seats deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,152 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,626 miles

n/s rear wheel damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,954 miles

rear tyres starting to feather on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,961 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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AV62 LFU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV62 LFU, 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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AV62 LFU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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