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DE12 EHZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,937 mi
Last recorded49,937 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 EHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,937 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 49,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification trailing arm bush detached (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached trailing arm bush detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2025 45,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Dent also on inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 40,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Dent also on inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Dent also on inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,152 miles

Front N/S & O/S Wiper blades starting to smear on screen.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slight dent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small cut in side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 29,338 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 23,510 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 23,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,146 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 20,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 17,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,774 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle sticking

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 EHZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHZ, 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 EHZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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