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DA12 VBU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,089 mi
Last recorded124,089 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 VBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 124,089 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 124,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 116,411 miles

nearside front wiperblade rubber starting to peel away at end

Pass 11 Dec 2023 107,284 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 98,419 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary stepped treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2020 83,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary stepped treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,569 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 69,569 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,033 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 37,064 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,943 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner step tread detected!!

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected!!

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 VBU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

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

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