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DE12 AMK

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,582 mi
Last recorded98,582 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 AMK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 98,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 95,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 91,578 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,629 miles

exhaust cover corrode rear box

Fail 19 Sep 2023 89,629 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

exhaust cover corrode rear box

Pass 19 Sep 2022 86,650 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2022 86,650 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2021 78,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2020 67,424 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2020 67,424 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 59,479 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2018 51,163 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2018 51,163 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear BOTH tyres cracking

oil light on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,441 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear NAIL

Pass 13 May 2015 28,080 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 AMK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AMK, 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 AMK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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