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AF12 LTU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,827 mi
Last recorded135,827 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 135,827 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 135,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 124,987 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure but unlikely to fall from vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 112,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,657 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 91,242 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 91,236 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired bushes worn to the extent that rear axle has excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,979 miles

Both Front Tyre's Wearing Inner Edge

Fail 4 Jul 2020 76,976 miles

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

Both Front Tyre's Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 72,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,561 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,010 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,234 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 LTU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

AF12 LTU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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