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D17 DCY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,603 mi
Last recorded166,603 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 DCY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 166,603 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 166,602 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 162,669 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 162,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 158,893 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 158,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 154,795 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x two (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 151,159 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 151,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 135,703 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 135,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 103,209 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 103,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 74,783 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 74,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 50,852 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 50,852 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 42,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished and has numerous nails in tread

Fail 3 Jun 2017 42,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished and has numerous nails in tread

Pass 28 May 2016 32,374 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,209 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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D17 DCY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D17 DCY, 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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D17 DCY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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