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AV62 NKS

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,247 mi
Last recorded88,247 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 NKS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 88,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance front brakes, lag from O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance from rear brakes, lag from O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking slightly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 88,247 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance front brakes, lag from O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance from rear brakes, lag from O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking slightly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,057 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 79,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 70,996 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 70,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Rubber Perishing showing cords in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,097 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE (STEPPING)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,330 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 57,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,303 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,730 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,891 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,663 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 NKS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKS, 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 NKS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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