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DE12 KYS

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,519 mi
Last recorded54,519 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 KYS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 54,519 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 52,816 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 52,816 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 51,452 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 49,444 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 45,867 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Crash bar slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2021 42,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 36,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,304 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,187 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,366 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,032 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 KYS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KYS, 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 KYS registered?

DE12 KYS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DE12 KYS safe to buy?

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