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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,398 cc

LT12 DAOMOT history

LT12 DAO is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LT12 DAO blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,252 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 DAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 DAO was last recorded at 95,252 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 8,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
87,232 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,020 miles
Average per year
6,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,252 miles
  • 2024 – 87,232 miles
  • 2023 – 80,949 miles
  • 2022 – 70,095 miles
  • 2021 – 63,106 miles
  • 2020 – 56,243 miles
  • 2019 – 48,703 miles
  • 2017 – 38,623 miles
  • 2016 – 31,427 miles
  • 2015 – 22,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,252 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,252 miles
    Test number
    465477617508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail95,252 miles (+8,020)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,252 miles
    Test number
    193016793944
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass87,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,232 miles
    Test number
    735285706665
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail87,232 miles (+6,283)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,232 miles
    Test number
    142755617556
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass80,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,949 miles
    Test number
    887177663672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,944 miles (+3,687)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,944 miles
    Test number
    229728537298
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backe box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass77,257 miles (+7,162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    951901908134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corrosion

  8. Pass70,095 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,095 miles
    Test number
    824690109283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,106 miles (+6,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,106 miles
    Test number
    552882898339
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

  10. Pass56,243 miles (+7,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,243 miles
    Test number
    652535723437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass48,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    568863466347
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail48,703 miles (+10,080)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    621524974161
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass38,623 miles (+7,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,623 miles
    Test number
    415621170120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass31,427 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,427 miles
    Test number
    708360825502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,643 miles
    Test number
    271076223327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,643 miles (+6,342)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,643 miles
    Test number
    458611804438
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass22,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,301 miles
    Test number
    597961875087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,301 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,301 miles
    Test number
    235431875082
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LT12 DAO

Does LT12 DAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 DAO is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 DAO?
The MOT on LT12 DAO is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 DAO done?
LT12 DAO was recorded at 95,252 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 6,771 miles a year.
Has LT12 DAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 DAO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 DAO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LT12 DAO find?
LT12 DAO passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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