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A18 ARF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,663 mi
Last recorded57,663 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 ARF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 57,663 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 53,804 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 53,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 49,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 44,853 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,993 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 33,415 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,962 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,076 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 20,389 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,147 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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A18 ARF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A18 ARF, 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 A18 ARF registered?

A18 ARF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is A18 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 ARF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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