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FORD FIESTA2012 · 1.6L Diesel

AX61 ACF

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2012 FORD FIESTA is a Diesel vehicle with a 1560cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 95,408.

MOT
Valid
Expires 02/03/2027
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1560cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2012 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 3 March 2026 at 95,408 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The test on 2 March 2026 at 95,395 miles recorded a fail with no defects listed, a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle passed cleanly the next day. Prior tests in February 2024 and February 2025 also passed with no advisories, showing no worsening pattern of wear or recurring defects over the last three years. The odometer reads 95,408 miles against an approximate 14-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,815 miles per year and sitting within typical use for a supermini of this age. Annual increments are modest: 83,935 miles in February 2024, 88,498 miles in February 2025, and 95,408 miles by March 2026, reflecting light yearly running rather than high-load motorway cycles. The DVSA record is sparse and clean, with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or corrosion across any entry, which limits grounds for concern about neglected consumables. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not capture early-stage rust on sills or subframes. The repeated February and March test clustering suggests the owner maintains annual compliance, yet the 2024-02-16 fail with no defects recorded warrants confirmation that the V5C and test certificate align with no suppressed mechanical entries. Verify tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and caliper freedom during viewing, since these minor items fall outside the flagged history but degrade with low-mileage standing.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2012 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 3 March 2026 at 95,408 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The test on 2 March 2026 at 95,395 miles recorded a fail with no defects listed, a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle passed cleanly the next day. Prior tests in February 2024 and February 2025 also passed with no advisories, showing no worsening pattern of wear or recurring defects over the last three years. The odometer reads 95,408 miles against an approximate 14-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,815 miles per year and sitting within typical use for a supermini of this age. Annual increments are modest: 83,935 miles in February 2024, 88,498 miles in February 2025, and 95,408 miles by March 2026, reflecting light yearly running rather than high-load motorway cycles. The DVSA record is sparse and clean, with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or corrosion across any entry, which limits grounds for concern about neglected consumables. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not capture early-stage rust on sills or subframes. The repeated February and March test clustering suggests the owner maintains annual compliance, yet the 2024-02-16 fail with no defects recorded warrants confirmation that the V5C and test certificate align with no suppressed mechanical entries. Verify tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and caliper freedom during viewing, since these minor items fall outside the flagged history but degrade with low-mileage standing.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Fiesta (AX61 ACF) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2024 and March 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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Buying Score
72/100
Risk Level
Medium
Medium
Est. Annual Cost
£900-£1,100
Mileage
At 95,408 miles for a January 2012 car, ...

Our Verdict

This 2012 Ford Fiesta diesel is broadly acceptable as a budget used buy, but the two failed MOTs with no recorded defects are a caution flag worth investigating. We recommend confirming the reasons for the failures before committing, as the history otherwise shows consistent annual mileage and recent clean passes.

Before buying AX61ACF, obtain the full MOT failure documentation for the 16 February 2024 and 2 March 2026 tests, as both show a fail immediately followed by a pass with no defects recorded — this may indicate an administrative issue, a retest after a minor fault was corrected, or a data recording gap. Ask the seller for complete service history; with a diesel Fiesta of this age, proof of timing belt and fuel filter changes is important. Negotiate on price if the seller cannot explain the failed tests, as uncertainty around them reduces buyer confidence even if the car is mechanically sound.

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