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DA61 WFC

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,395 mi
Last recorded88,395 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 WFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 88,395 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 88,377 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 83,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,719 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 76,719 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jan 2023 71,052 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 61,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 55,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 55,825 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,509 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 47,509 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 39,730 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,169 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 34,147 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 27,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 27,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 WFC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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