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A21 KDJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,779 mi
Last recorded85,779 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 KDJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 85,779 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 85,764 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 77,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 May 2023 72,604 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box heavily corroded, outer skin adrift / missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering, DOT 3720, 195/45/16 84V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering, DOT 3720, 195/45/16 84V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 72,604 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box heavily corroded, outer skin adrift / missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering, DOT 3720, 195/45/16 84V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering, DOT 3720, 195/45/16 84V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 69,264 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 69,264 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 68,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,198 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 66,923 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 63,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 58,279 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 52,787 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 52,787 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 52,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,616 miles

Both rear coil spring mounts deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,159 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 KDJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KDJ, 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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A21 KDJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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