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DE12 HXB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,775 mi
Last recorded59,775 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HXB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 59,775 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have slight corrosion/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,117 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2025 58,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2024 50,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 47,928 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2022 43,777 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 42,917 miles

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,437 miles

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,665 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorated on sidewalls

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,481 miles

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,343 miles

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Aug 2017 39,343 miles

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

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 27,856 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to test offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

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 HXB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

DE12 HXB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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The MOT history for DE12 HXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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