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XL12 DEN

2023 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,416 mi
Last recorded19,416 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Fiesta18,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL12 DEN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 19,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 54,132 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 52,380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 50,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 48,669 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 48,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,824 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 43,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 39,436 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 39,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 34,297 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 24,295 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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XL12 DEN is a 2023 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2023 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 18,522 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 XL12 DEN, 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 3 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XL12 DEN registered?

XL12 DEN is a 2023 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2023.

Is XL12 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for XL12 DEN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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