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DA12 FSE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,765 mi
Last recorded127,765 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FSE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 127,765 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 121,775 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 121,772 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 107,915 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 107,915 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,018 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,473 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,979 miles

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

Rear Upper both side coil spring rubber sleeve crack/deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,640 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 Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

engine cover undertray and part floor undertrays fitted.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 55,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

engine cover undertray and part floor undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,254 miles

Steel wheel on o/s/f

o/s/r reflector slight damange

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,077 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 FSE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

DA12 FSE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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