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DA62 HLC

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,790 mi
Last recorded43,790 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 HLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 43,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 41,791 miles

ADVISE: front and rear tyres are different (front:195/55R15) rear:195/60R15

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: both front inner edge of the tyres are starting to wear/ crack/perishing (195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: both rear subframe bushes are starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 39,963 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 37,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 35,137 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 33,096 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 30,961 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 25,813 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 25,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 20,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 15,928 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 11,610 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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DA62 HLC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HLC, 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 DA62 HLC registered?

DA62 HLC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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The MOT history for DA62 HLC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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