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DA12 XHO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,020 mi
Last recorded52,020 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 XHO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 52,020 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 50,758 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 47,711 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 47,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 45,012 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 45,012 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 41,710 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 41,710 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,418 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 37,013 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 36,217 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 33,892 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,280 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,474 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 XHO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHO, 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 XHO registered?

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

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