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AF12 LSL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,897 mi
Last recorded120,897 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 120,897 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,362 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,870 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

Gearbox mounting defective lower torque mount ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated added air (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 96,467 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 96,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,900 miles

Exhaust back box section body deteriorating (corroded!)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 62,527 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LSL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LSL, 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 LSL registered?

AF12 LSL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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