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DA62 HAO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,596 mi
Last recorded154,596 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 HAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 154,596 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,341 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 133,292 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 133,292 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 133,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 118,594 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 118,594 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre low tread

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,139 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 105,130 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,255 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,800 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,882 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 64,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 48,097 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,437 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)

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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DA62 HAO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 DA62 HAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA62 HAO registered?

DA62 HAO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 2012.

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