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DE12 AAV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,928 mi
Last recorded87,928 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 AAV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,928 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level below minimum

Pass 13 Nov 2024 81,246 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 76,073 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 76,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,113 miles

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

Please note: n/s front tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 12 Nov 2022 70,082 miles

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

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

Please note: n/s front tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,619 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 58,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Apr 2020 58,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 45,728 miles

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

both front tyres worn/wearing on the inner edges

both rear tyres cracking to tread area

Pass 8 Apr 2017 39,342 miles

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut to the outer tyre wall

Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,580 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have some cracking to tread pattern

Fail 23 Apr 2016 28,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have some cracking to tread pattern

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,152 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

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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DE12 AAV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Bronze 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 DE12 AAV, 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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DE12 AAV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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