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AV62 VXW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,467 mi
Last recorded98,467 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 VXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 98,467 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 95,096 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 95,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 92,144 miles

Coolant leak Underneath

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 92,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Underneath

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,778 miles

Nearside head lamp unit bolt not tighten up but lamp secure

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 79,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 73,509 miles

both rear upper spring seats perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2018 67,729 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 67,723 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 59,319 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 48,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,407 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 VXW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

AV62 VXW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is AV62 VXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 VXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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