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AY62 XGT

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,230 mi
Last recorded35,230 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 XGT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 35,230 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 34,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 32,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs are corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 32,746 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs are corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 31,267 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 31,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to rear silencer leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split where pipe enters silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 29,843 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both spring have corrosion on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 28,340 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 26,685 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 23,240 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 20,766 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,132 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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AY62 XGT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY62 XGT, 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 AY62 XGT registered?

AY62 XGT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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