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B8 AOM

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,091 mi
Last recorded126,091 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 AOM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 126,091 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 120,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 120,887 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 116,532 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak not excessive

Pass 24 Mar 2023 112,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 108,244 miles

oil leak ( drive shaft oil seal O/S)

Fail 17 Mar 2022 108,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre low

Offside rear tyre mishaped

nearside front tyre worn to limit on front

oil leak ( drive shaft oil seal O/S)

Pass 1 Mar 2021 102,357 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,004 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 89,474 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,503 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 80,503 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,950 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,149 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside front tyre low on edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 49,532 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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B8 AOM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B8 AOM, 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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B8 AOM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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