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DA12 JOH

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,773 mi
Last recorded65,773 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 65,773 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated. Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 3 Jul 2025 65,420 miles

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

Rear BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 12 Jul 2023 63,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO HAS A NIAL IN HE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 60,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 8 Jul 2022 60,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 14 Jul 2021 56,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 52,280 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 52,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions TYRE FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 47,463 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 47,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,397 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,494 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 31,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,633 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 JOH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JOH, 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 JOH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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