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AF12 OPT

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,425 mi
Last recorded54,425 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OPT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 54,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 52,930 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 52,930 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 51,086 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 49,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,682 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 44,434 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 42,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 35,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,340 miles

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,102 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 OPT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc 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 AF12 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

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

Is AF12 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 OPT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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