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A5 OTU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,119 mi
Last recorded62,119 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 62,119 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 62,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 58,205 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 00.85 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,005 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 50,898 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 44,210 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 44,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,762 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,201 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,190 miles

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

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

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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A5 OTU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A5 OTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 OTU registered?

A5 OTU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is A5 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 OTU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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