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DC61 ASH

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,739 mi
Last recorded89,739 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC61 ASH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,739 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 89,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 85,883 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 85,883 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 76,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 76,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 69,395 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 69,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,630 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 65,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 /45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,328 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2019 52,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 38,054 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 38,054 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,132 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 21,232 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 21,232 miles

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

Osr tyre cracked but not showing cords

Pass 7 Mar 2015 16,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 16,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing slightly

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 ASH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DC61 ASH, 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 ASH registered?

DC61 ASH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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