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AY12 WXM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,540 mi
Last recorded62,540 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 62,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corroded in securing clip. ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/F. Cracking in tread area (2023). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank heat shield loose.

Pass 13 Mar 2025 60,207 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 60,207 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,941 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 57,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 55,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 51,189 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,915 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left and right hand (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 43,914 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left and right hand (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,871 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,169 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,884 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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AY12 WXM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc 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 AY12 WXM, 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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AY12 WXM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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