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DC61 AEY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,204 mi
Last recorded94,204 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC61 AEY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,204 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S rear axle radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 94,202 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs slightly worn/edges ridged

off side front direction indicator colour faded

off side rear fog lamp lens damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 84,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs slightly worn/edges ridged

off side front direction indicator colour faded

off side rear fog lamp lens damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,616 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,987 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORROADED

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 55,228 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,617 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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DC61 AEY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DC61 AEY, 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 DC61 AEY registered?

DC61 AEY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is DC61 AEY safe to buy?

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