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DE12 ELU

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,930 mi
Last recorded107,930 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ELU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 107,930 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 107,340 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 81,929 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 81,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 61,549 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,513 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 50,670 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 45,706 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,168 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,969 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,165 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 23,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,999 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 ELU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ELU, 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 DE12 ELU registered?

DE12 ELU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is DE12 ELU safe to buy?

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