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AX12 KEK

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,333 mi
Last recorded115,333 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 KEK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 115,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both n/s + o/s rear axle bushes separating

both rear coil spring upper mounting rubbers deteriorating

g/box oil leak

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm + worn inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2026 115,233 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working fitted in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both n/s + o/s rear axle bushes separating

both rear coil spring upper mounting rubbers deteriorating

g/box oil leak

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm + worn inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2025 109,765 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 + upper mounts deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

interior bonnet release pull handle insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2025 109,764 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 + upper mounts deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

interior bonnet release pull handle insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2024 100,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 100,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,053 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 90,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,912 miles

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

bonnet release lever defective

Fail 19 Jan 2022 77,912 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 15V.replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet release lever defective

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,728 miles

Coolant leak header tank cap was loose ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 61,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak header tank cap was loose ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,264 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jan 2019 52,264 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible DIRTY (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 47,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Dec 2017 47,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within tread (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,957 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,065 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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AX12 KEK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AX12 KEK, 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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AX12 KEK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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