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DA61 DYH

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,482 mi
Last recorded84,482 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 DYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 84,482 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Fail 21 Nov 2025 84,482 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,507 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 26 Oct 2023 79,589 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Fail 25 Oct 2023 79,587 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,549 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 12 Oct 2021 74,806 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,715 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 67,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,037 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 61,037 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,428 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 43,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 43,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 33,344 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 28,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DYH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DA61 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

DA61 DYH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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