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DA12 FRZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,835 mi
Last recorded59,835 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 59,835 miles

all suspension corroded

corrosion in progress

Pass 12 Dec 2024 58,473 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 58,449 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 57,379 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 55,333 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s + o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,600 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 49,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,662 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 48,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,712 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,224 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 27,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,706 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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DA12 FRZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA12 FRZ, 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 DA12 FRZ registered?

DA12 FRZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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