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DE12 LCA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,074 mi
Last recorded103,074 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LCA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 103,074 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 103,074 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2024 94,946 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 88,955 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,206 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 83,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,944 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,855 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,577 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 70,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,220 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,846 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,730 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,393 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 34,104 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 34,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 LCA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCA, 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

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What year was DE12 LCA registered?

DE12 LCA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 LCA safe to buy?

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