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DA61 WFE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,609 mi
Last recorded112,609 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 WFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 112,609 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 112,452 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres cracking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 109,323 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 109,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 105,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,877 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,643 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 86,208 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 78,012 miles

Some play in both front outer lower ball joints which may need changing soon.

The OS door mirror is damaged

The rear exhaust box is rusty

engine water level was very low before the mot was done

Fail 19 Dec 2019 78,012 miles

The OS door mirror is damaged

The rear exhaust box is rusty

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Some play in both front outer lower ball joints which may need changing soon.

engine water level was very low before the mot was done

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 60,716 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 60,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 38,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 38,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WFE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 WFE, 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 WFE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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