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C18 AHD

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,356 mi
Last recorded112,356 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 AHD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 112,356 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 112,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 102,560 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 102,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 96,203 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 92,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,659 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 88,659 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 83,183 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 83,182 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,844 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 74,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,433 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 67,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,602 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,981 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 47,981 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,350 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 40,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 29,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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C18 AHD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C18 AHD, 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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C18 AHD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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