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DE12 AOC

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,442 mi
Last recorded79,442 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 AOC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 79,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall tyre damaged

Offside Rear Lower Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 79,429 miles

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sidewall tyre damaged

Offside Rear Lower Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 77,610 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OIL WARNING LEVEL LIGHT DISPLAYED

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 77,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OIL WARNING LEVEL LIGHT DISPLAYED

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 76,749 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 75,850 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,246 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,673 miles

back box corroded not leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,405 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,464 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 54,464 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2017 47,989 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 47,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE BULB (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 42,509 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,771 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 AOC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 AOC, 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 AOC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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