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AY62 YSG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,180 mi
Last recorded148,180 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YSG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 148,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 133,765 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 133,756 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,516 miles

slight wear in rear axle bushes

Fail 20 Sep 2023 116,515 miles

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

slight wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2022 99,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 87,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 87,946 miles

Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,080 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,827 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 55,823 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 39,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,825 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 10,289 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 YSG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

AY62 YSG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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