Car statistics by year
2012 Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta cars first registered in 2012: how they did at their 2025 MOT, what failed them, how far they have been driven and how many are still on the road. Compared with every car first registered in 2012, so like is set against like.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 58.5% All 2012 cars 63.6%
- Typical mileage at the MOT 82,300 miles; all 2012 cars 90,800
- Left at the end of 2025 92,320 89.7% of the 102,937 at the end of 2014
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 10.1% All 2012 cars 9.2%
- Tests with an advisory 66.0% All 2012 cars 62.0%
- MOT tests in 2025 95,588 normal tests in Great Britain
How do 2012 Ford Fiestas do at their MOT?
In 2025, at about 13 years old, 58.5% of 2012 Ford Fiesta MOT tests were passed first time, against 63.6% for all cars first registered in 2012. 2012 Ford Fiestas did worse than average for their age, by 5.1 points. A year earlier the same cars passed 58.8% of the time (all 2012 cars 64.5%).
MOT pass rate by year of first registration: Ford Fiesta vs all cars
Each pair of bars is one year of first registration, tested in 2025. Older cars pass less often, so compare each Ford Fiesta bar with the all-cars bar beside it.
| First registered | Ford Fiesta | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| ’06 | 52.5% | 56.9% |
| ’07 | 53.3% | 57.3% |
| ’08 | 53.0% | 57.0% |
| ’09 | 53.8% | 58.2% |
| ’10 | 55.3% | 59.3% |
| ’11 | 57.7% | 61.5% |
| ’12 | 58.5% | 63.6% |
| ’13 | 60.5% | 66.0% |
| ’14 | 62.4% | 69.1% |
| ’15 | 64.9% | 72.6% |
| ’16 | 67.5% | 75.6% |
| ’17 | 74.5% | 79.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures on the 2012 Ford Fiesta
Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn was the most common single reason a 2012 Ford Fiesta failed, on 21.4% of about 39,700 failed tests. By area of the car, lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment failed most often (46.7% of failed tests; all 2012 cars 42.0%). 10.1% of tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 9.2% for all cars first registered in 2012. A failed test can have several defects, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 21.4% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 15.6% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.3% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 12.3% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 9.2% |
| Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 7.8% |
| Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.8% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.6% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 5.8% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Failure categories: Ford Fiesta vs all 2012 cars
The marker shows the share for all cars first registered the same year.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 46.7% |
| Suspension | 43.5% |
| Tyres | 20.8% |
| Steering | 15.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.7% |
| Visibility | 12.6% |
| Brakes | 11.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT advisories on the 2012 Ford Fiesta
An advisory is something the tester noticed that did not fail the test but may need work soon. 66.0% of 2012 Ford Fiesta tests had at least one (all 2012 cars 62.0%). These are the things to check on one you are thinking of buying.
Most common advisories
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 21.3% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 14.1% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 11.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 9.8% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 6.3% |
| Axles: swivel pin or bush slightly worn Suspension | 6.1% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 5.8% |
| Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.6% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 5.5% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 5.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
What mileage is normal for a 2012 Ford Fiesta?
Half of the 2012 Ford Fiestas tested in 2025 had covered fewer than 82,300 miles. A quarter had covered fewer than 60,900 and a quarter more than 105,400. For all cars first registered in 2012, the middle figure was 90,800 miles, so 2012 Ford Fiestas have been driven 9.4% less far than average.
Mileage at the 2025 MOT
Odometer readings at each car’s latest MOT of the year. The bar covers the middle half of cars; the line the middle 80%.
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Fiesta | 43,300 | 60,900 | 82,300 | 105,400 | 129,000 | 92,334 |
| All 2012 cars | 47,100 | 66,700 | 90,800 | 117,400 | 145,000 | 1,483,042 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
How many 2012 Ford Fiestas are left?
At the end of 2014, 102,937 2012 Ford Fiestas were on the DVLA record in the United Kingdom (these counts start in 2014). By the end of 2025, 92,320 were: 89,212 licensed and 3,108 declared off the road (SORN). That is 89.7% still on the record, against 83.1% for all cars first registered in 2012.
Share still on the record since 2014
Cars licensed or SORN at each year end, as a share of the number at the end of 2014. Cars scrapped or exported leave the record. Late registrations and imports can push the share above 100%.
| Year end | 2012 Ford Fiesta | All 2012 cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 98.9% | 97.0% |
| 2016 | 100.0% | 98.2% |
| 2017 | 99.4% | 97.4% |
| 2018 | 98.7% | 96.3% |
| 2019 | 97.9% | 95.2% |
| 2020 | 96.6% | 93.9% |
| 2021 | 96.2% | 93.0% |
| 2022 | 95.0% | 91.4% |
| 2023 | 93.6% | 89.2% |
| 2024 | 92.0% | 86.5% |
| 2025 | 89.7% | 83.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2025 Updated
Recalls that may affect cars built around 2012
2 of the Ford Fiesta’s 31 recalls in DVSA’s records cover cars built during 2012. 2 have no build dates, so could apply to any year.
The 2012 on this page is the year of first registration, not the year the car was built. A car first registered early in 2012 may have been built in 2011, and recalls apply to particular build dates and VINs, so check the recalls either side too.
| Launched | Concern | Built | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2018 | The engine cylinder head may crack | 2 Jun 2010 to 20 Dec 2014 | 15,228 (all models) |
| 1 Sept 2016 | Fire may occur | 1 Jan 2012 to 29 Aug 2013 | 41,304 |
Every Ford Fiesta recall · Check a specific car on GOV.UK · How we match recalls
Recall details come from manufacturers through DVSA. “Vehicles” is the number the manufacturer reported; “all models” means the figure covers everything in the recall. A recall listed here may not apply to a particular car: only the manufacturer or GOV.UK can say for its VIN.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Other years of the Ford Fiesta
25 years of the Ford Fiesta, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2022 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (91.0% passed first time) and the 1998 cars worst (53.7%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | – | 3,890 | 53.7% |
| 1999 | – | 4,498 | 56.8% |
| 2000 | – | 5,232 | 54.4% |
| 2001 | – | 7,376 | 56.4% |
| 2002 | – | 10,722 | 56.4% |
| 2003 | – | 16,131 | 55.2% |
| 2004 | – | 19,204 | 53.8% |
| 2005 | – | 22,300 | 53.2% |
| 2006 | – | 35,941 | 52.5% |
| 2007 | – | 44,491 | 53.3% |
| 2008 | – | 47,994 | 53.0% |
| 2009 | – | 80,256 | 53.8% |
| 2010 | – | 76,625 | 55.3% |
| 2011 | – | 76,563 | 57.7% |
| 2012 | – | 92,320 | 58.5% |
| 2013 | – | 105,647 | 60.5% |
| 2014 | 126,800 | 115,265 | 62.4% |
| 2015 | 129,713 | 118,433 | 64.9% |
| 2016 | 117,075 | 108,019 | 67.5% |
| 2017 | 91,256 | 86,356 | 74.5% |
| 2018 | 93,786 | 90,681 | 82.8% |
| 2019 | 76,548 | 74,488 | 84.7% |
| 2020 | 48,097 | 47,370 | 86.1% |
| 2021 | 26,995 | 26,446 | 88.6% |
| 2022 | 24,895 | 23,683 | 91.0% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 95,588 MOT tests of 2012 Ford Fiesta cars | 15 September 2026 |
| Cars on the record | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of 2025 | 92,320 cars still on the record (licensed or SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
- MOT figures cover normal tests in Great Britain in 2025 of Ford Fiesta cars first registered in 2012; retests are excluded. “All cars” means every car we match to a model, first registered in 2012.
- Year of first registration is DVSA’s first-use date: when the car was first registered, in the UK or abroad.
- Defects and advisories are DVSA’s descriptions made readable. Where on the car a defect was found (side, front or rear) is ignored, so the same fault on any wheel counts once per test.
- Mileage is the odometer reading at each car’s latest normal MOT of the year, as recorded by the tester. A few readings are in kilometres or mistyped; percentiles are not thrown by a handful of outliers.
- Cars on the record come from DfT table VEH0124 and cover the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland; MOT figures cover Great Britain only.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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