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DE12 ETX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,492 mi
Last recorded64,492 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ETX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 64,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,274 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 55,274 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 46,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 23,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 21,522 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 21,521 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 20,092 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL WEEP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 13,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING WITHIN THE TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 7,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 6,667 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 6,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 4,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 3,437 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 ETX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ETX, 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 ETX registered?

DE12 ETX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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