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AY12 XTW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,483 mi
Last recorded98,483 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XTW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,483 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 90,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,368 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 83,642 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 79,337 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,137 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,549 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,936 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,351 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,078 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 40,119 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 XTW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

AY12 XTW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AY12 XTW safe to buy?

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