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AY62 XAJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,061 mi
Last recorded87,061 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 XAJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 87,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 87,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 82,010 miles

advise condition of rear exhaust rusty

advise slight damage to n/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 10 May 2024 82,010 miles

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

advise condition of rear exhaust rusty

advise slight damage to n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Apr 2023 81,139 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 81,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,581 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 80,581 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,273 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,981 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 70,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 63,910 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 63,910 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 59,482 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 59,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 54,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,886 miles

cracking in rear tyres

Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on inside (4.1.E.1)

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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AY62 XAJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,388cc 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 AY62 XAJ, 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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AY62 XAJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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