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DA12 VBU

2012 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1398cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Ford Fiesta Diesel 1398cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 124,089 miles on the clock, averaging 9,148 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DA12 VBU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,089
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,148

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading124,089 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,148
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DA12 VBU 28k52k76k100k124k '15'25'20

Check DA12 VBU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage116,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,127 miles
PASS
Mileage107,284 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage98,419 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
PASS
Mileage90,303 miles
Since last MOT+7,045 miles
PASS
Mileage83,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,258 miles
Since last MOT+13,689 miles
PASS
Mileage69,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,569 miles
Since last MOT+10,421 miles
PASS
Mileage59,148 miles
Since last MOT+11,115 miles
PASS
Mileage48,033 miles
Since last MOT+10,969 miles
PASS
Mileage37,064 miles
Since last MOT+9,121 miles
PASS
Mileage27,943 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 VBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DA12 VBU

What car is DA12 VBU?

DA12 VBU is a red Ford Fiesta, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DA12 VBU?

The last recorded mileage for DA12 VBU was 124,089 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA12 VBU passed its MOT?

DA12 VBU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2025.

Is DA12 VBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA12 VBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DA12 VBU?

DA12 VBU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.