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DE12 LDU

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,854 mi
Last recorded54,854 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 54,854 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 54,854 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 52,204 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 52,204 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 49,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 45,826 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 43,874 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 41,695 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 41,695 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 39,148 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 39,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 35,400 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 35,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,793 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 25,977 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 21,944 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 18,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have cracks in the tread area

Pass 5 May 2015 18,786 miles

both front tyres have cracks in the tread area

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 LDU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

DE12 LDU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is DE12 LDU safe to buy?

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