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DD10 SEL

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,288 mi
Last recorded106,288 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD10 SEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 106,288 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 101,418 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 101,418 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,678 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 96,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,465 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,117 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,695 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2019 81,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,411 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm and uneven wear to inner edge

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 3 Sep 2018 77,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm and uneven wear to inner edge

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,842 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front tyres worn to 2mm but less on inner edges

nearside front brake disc slightly scored on inner surface

Fail 4 Sep 2017 65,842 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front tyres worn to 2mm but less on inner edges

nearside front brake disc slightly scored on inner surface

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,697 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,250 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,947 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 40,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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DD10 SEL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DD10 SEL, 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 DD10 SEL registered?

DD10 SEL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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