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DA61 WMW

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,858 mi
Last recorded139,858 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 139,858 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 139,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 122,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 122,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 99,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deterioration & movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deterioration & movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 99,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deterioration & movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deterioration & movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,285 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer layer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 71,474 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,569 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,055 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 39,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 32,210 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 32,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 25,756 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2016 20,180 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 15,499 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 WMW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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