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DA12 FRK

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,442 mi
Last recorded47,442 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FRK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 47,442 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam, air freshener. Dash camera mount requires relocation from drivers field of vision. ()

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at rear pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 47,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam, air freshener. Dash camera mount requires relocation from drivers field of vision. ()

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at rear pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 42,902 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2025 42,902 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 39,782 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 38,404 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 36,978 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 36,977 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear under bonnet on bulk head (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 36,127 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 34,888 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 32,873 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 32,873 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 27,165 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 20,531 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 14,145 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

wipers starting to smeer screen

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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DA12 FRK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DA12 FRK, 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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DA12 FRK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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