CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE12 HVW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,969 mi
Last recorded61,969 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 61,969 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 61,965 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2025 59,122 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 59,122 miles

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

Central heat shield deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 56,267 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 56,265 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 53,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 51,078 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2022 51,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently secondary catch inop (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2021 47,853 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 47,853 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NOT leaking but corroded !! (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 42,730 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,033 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 35,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,983 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,112 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE12 HVW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE12 HVW?

You can check the full history of DE12 HVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE12 HVW registered?

DE12 HVW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is DE12 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 HVW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE12 HVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE12 HVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.