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AF12 LSE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,709 mi
Last recorded174,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 LSE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 174,709 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 105,680 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 105,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 102,904 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 94,213 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 94,073 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,071 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 78,117 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 67,788 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,556 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 58,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 50,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,760 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,148 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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AF12 LSE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AF12 LSE, 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 AF12 LSE registered?

AF12 LSE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 LSE safe to buy?

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