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A3 RVB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,793 mi
Last recorded32,793 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RVB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 32,793 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 31,675 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 29,682 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 27,195 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 24,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 23,932 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 22,177 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 22,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 19,927 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 16,964 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 13,795 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 10,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

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 RVB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown 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 A3 RVB, 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 RVB registered?

A3 RVB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is A3 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RVB 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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