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A18 FCG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,235 mi
Last recorded42,235 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FCG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 42,235 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 40,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 38,783 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 38,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 36,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 34,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 31,246 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight separation /cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,613 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 6 Mar 2019 25,825 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,257 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 22,254 miles

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

water pump showing signs of leakage

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,178 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 21,178 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 15,923 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 FCG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 A18 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

A18 FCG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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