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DA12 NKN

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,372 mi
Last recorded117,372 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 NKN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 117,372 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 117,371 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 107,328 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi heavily deteriorated and corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 96,646 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,613 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 91,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 91,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,506 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cuts on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cord/ply.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 76,506 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cuts on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cord/ply.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,433 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,118 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 56,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,241 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,185 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 NKN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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