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DA61 WJF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,933 mi
Last recorded50,933 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 WJF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 50,933 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 50,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2024 46,522 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 46,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 41,887 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 41,886 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 37,341 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 32,290 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 28,966 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 24,638 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 19,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 15,148 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 10,811 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 8,893 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 6,006 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 WJF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJF, 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 WJF registered?

DA61 WJF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is DA61 WJF safe to buy?

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