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DA12 XHJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,662 mi
Last recorded107,662 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 107,662 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 102,791 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,057 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 95,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,563 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 81,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,452 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,879 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,996 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,607 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 45,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,363 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 XHJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

DA12 XHJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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