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DE12 ZFO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

227,163 mi
Last recorded227,163 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ZFO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 227,163 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 227,163 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 210,364 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 210,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 198,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 182,421 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 182,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 169,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 147,508 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 147,508 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 117,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 84,959 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 84,959 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2016 44,941 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 44,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 13,509 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 13,509 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 ZFO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

DE12 ZFO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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