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DE12 HXT

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,826 mi
Last recorded115,826 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HXT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 115,826 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished/deteriorated, both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,266 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 105,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), Worn bold on the inner edges area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), Wearing bold on the inner edges area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhuast back box corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 94,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), Worn bold on the inner edges area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), Wearing bold on the inner edges area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhuast back box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhuast back box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

both nearside wheels inner rims slight damage

exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 77,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.52 average reading 1.11 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front - wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin is deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,061 miles

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

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2019 58,229 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside light cracking to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 29 Oct 2019 58,011 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside light cracking to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,081 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 49,081 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,492 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' o/s (8.3.1a)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,281 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 HXT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HXT, 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 HXT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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