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AV62 RUW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,044 mi
Last recorded74,044 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 74,044 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 74,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 71,119 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 69,170 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 67,075 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,645 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,854 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 59,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 35,821 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,490 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,327 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,330 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-inspect headlamp aims

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 RUW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RUW, 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 AV62 RUW registered?

AV62 RUW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is AV62 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 RUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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