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A3 PVA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,060 mi
Last recorded30,060 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PVA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 30,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 28,041 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 26,214 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 24,723 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 22,884 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 19,447 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 19,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 13,118 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 3,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 3,332 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 2,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 1,983 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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A3 PVA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel 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 A3 PVA, 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 A3 PVA registered?

A3 PVA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is A3 PVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PVA 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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