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AD12 DVU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,237 mi
Last recorded73,237 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 73,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper And O/S/R upper coil spring location foam cups broken up

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,619 miles

Nearside Rear And O/S/R coil springs upper foam location cups broken up.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 63,224 miles

Coolant leak Front of engine, thermostat housing. ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And O/S/F also, and both rears also, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaking quite badly, just legal.

Nearside Rear Upper And O/S/R upper coil spring location foam cups broken up.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,156 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,519 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and both rear tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 53,519 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and both rear tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,813 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,979 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 44,979 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 39,393 miles

Suspect leak n/s/r shocker

Pass 9 Aug 2017 33,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,867 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear near and offside tyres cracking in tyre tread

Pass 10 Aug 2015 19,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near and offside tyres worn on tyre edges

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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AD12 DVU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD12 DVU, 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 AD12 DVU registered?

AD12 DVU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is AD12 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 DVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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