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AX61 DWC

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,620 mi
Last recorded105,620 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 DWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 105,620 miles

light corrosion to o/s/r chassis

Pass 24 Feb 2025 102,229 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock dust cover perishing

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 5 Feb 2024 95,159 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 95,032 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 88,856 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 88,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 81,679 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,691 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 74,691 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 64,254 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 64,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 46,921 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,419 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,699 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,043 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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AX61 DWC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX61 DWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX61 DWC registered?

AX61 DWC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AX61 DWC safe to buy?

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