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AY62 YTS

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,076 mi
Last recorded100,076 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YTS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 100,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sill areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 91,434 miles

Engine coolant level low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint clamp missing, joint loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing / gearbox bearing.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 91,346 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine coolant level low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint clamp missing, joint loose. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing / gearbox bearing.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 84,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 84,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,396 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Aug 2022 76,396 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2021 67,556 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 67,555 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 43,589 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT,HEAVILY WORN ON EDGES 195/50/15V

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

EXHAUST PIPEWORK RUSTY

FRONT DISCS SHOWING WEAR/UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF PADS

HEADLAMP AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT

Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,357 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,043 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 YTS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White 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 YTS, 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 YTS registered?

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

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