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AY12 XTU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,092 mi
Last recorded165,092 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 165,092 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 165,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 160,677 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 160,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 157,649 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 157,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 155,786 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 154,430 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 149,461 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 16 Sep 2020 149,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 140,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 123,735 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 123,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,115 miles

NSR tyre has a cut but not exposing ply or cord at time of test

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 77,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR tyre has a cut but not exposing ply or cord at time of test

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak (engine oil cooler area)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 56,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak (engine oil cooler area)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,705 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 40,705 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 XTU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AY12 XTU, 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 AY12 XTU registered?

AY12 XTU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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