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AD12 CWE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,991 mi
Last recorded118,991 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 CWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 118,991 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f drop link worn

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2023 108,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 97,493 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin peel - heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted prevents full inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2022 97,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin peel - heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted prevents full inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged/distorted

rear silencer corroding,outer skin peeling

Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,347 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 63,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,050 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 53,050 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,156 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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AD12 CWE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD12 CWE, 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 AD12 CWE registered?

AD12 CWE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AD12 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 CWE 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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