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DA61 DXU

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,107 mi
Last recorded84,107 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 DXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 84,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 78,884 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 73,205 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 73,203 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 67,454 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 67,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,407 miles

engine oil leak

ns front tyre on 3m

ofs front tyre on 3m and heavy inner shoulder wear

Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,676 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,953 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,270 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,924 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,683 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,117 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 17,625 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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DA61 DXU 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 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 DA61 DXU, 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 DA61 DXU registered?

DA61 DXU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DA61 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 DXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA61 DXU have outstanding finance?

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