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D7 LAO

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

106,357 mi
Last recorded106,357 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 LAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 106,357 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 104,388 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 99,323 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 99,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 99,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,384 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 89,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,202 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 92,201 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs are worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,541 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 76,541 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 70,680 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,190 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 62,568 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING

Fail 26 Feb 2019 62,568 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST RUSTING

Pass 15 May 2018 48,709 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 55,877 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 55,875 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 38,005 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,771 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 50,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 26,055 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,987 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,381 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,417 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,761 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,834 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,590 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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D7 LAO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 D7 LAO, 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 D7 LAO registered?

D7 LAO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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