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A8 GCO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,616 mi
Last recorded66,616 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GCO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 66,616 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 62,636 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

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

Front Coolant leak Slight dampness at bottom of radiator - bottom hose clamp broken ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm of measured tread - legal limit is 1.6mm. Also worn slightly on edges (195/50 R15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm of measured tread - legal limit is 1.6mm. Also worn slightly on edges (195/50 R15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heart shield slightly insecure above back box

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 61,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 60,508 miles

Central exhaust heat shield is insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs are corroded and pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

car bonnet is stiff to open

Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,302 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 59,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,921 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,932 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,316 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,168 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 40,685 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in tread

Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,627 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have small cracks in tread

Pass 19 Jan 2015 16,029 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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A8 GCO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A8 GCO, 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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A8 GCO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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