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A21 FHE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,349 mi
Last recorded138,349 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 FHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 138,349 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 130,925 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 130,890 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Rear Outer Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 118,589 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,815 miles

bonnet release cable frayed advice to replace

Fail 29 Nov 2019 94,815 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

bonnet release cable frayed advice to replace

Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,127 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 58,000 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 40,148 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 40,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,235 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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A21 FHE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A21 FHE, 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 A21 FHE registered?

A21 FHE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is A21 FHE safe to buy?

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