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DE12 AAZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 AAZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 93,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 89,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,061 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

font pads 75% worn

Fail 18 Jun 2024 84,061 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

font pads 75% worn

Pass 27 Jun 2023 77,465 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2023 77,465 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 74,186 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 74,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 70,414 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 70,414 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,290 miles

nearside front foglamp damaged- non testable item

the rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/ corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 64,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

nearside front foglamp damaged- non testable item

the rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,463 miles

bonnet release is stiff in operation

Fail 30 Aug 2019 53,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet release is stiff in operation

nearside front inner arch cover is insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,834 miles

N/s o/s front tyres wearing to inside edge

O/s front track rod end has slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2018 44,384 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,781 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 31,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,042 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,310 miles

Rear both tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 17 Mar 2015 13,930 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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DE12 AAZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DE12 AAZ, 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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DE12 AAZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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