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DE12 HXL

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,827 mi
Last recorded112,827 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded has bandage cover also (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 102,722 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged also worn on edges . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 94,868 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged also worn on edges . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,859 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,859 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,191 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 78,114 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty does not operate with a single press but will work if pushed and held for a second (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,901 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty got to press hard for it to operate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated signs of grease dampness (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick out of tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 71,901 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn osf grinding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty got to press hard for it to operate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated signs of grease dampness (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick out of tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,686 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 62,686 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 31 May 2017 52,060 miles

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

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

rear back box silencer for exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,488 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

rear tyres getting low on tread, cracked inside tread and wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,816 miles

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

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

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 HXL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HXL, 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 HXL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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