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DC12 HLJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,194 mi
Last recorded86,194 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 74,751 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 67,466 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 67,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 49,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 42,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 41,247 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 41,247 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,863 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 21,781 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 21,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 12,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 8,079 miles

small cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

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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DC12 HLJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 DC12 HLJ, 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 DC12 HLJ registered?

DC12 HLJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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