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DA12 NJO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,373 mi
Last recorded147,373 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 NJO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 147,373 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 132,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 129,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 128,177 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 126,371 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 126,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,610 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,212 miles

EXHAUST TAIL BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 42,944 miles

washer container leaking water,ok during mot test.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,095 miles

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,681 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 NJO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NJO, 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 NJO registered?

DA12 NJO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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