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DA12 MTF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,516 mi
Last recorded52,516 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 MTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 52,516 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 46,707 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 46,707 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 39,879 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,378 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 May 2022 34,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 30,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 26,725 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,652 miles

Rear tread cracking on both tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2018 16,060 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 13,878 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 11,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 9,158 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 MTF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

DA12 MTF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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