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AP61 CAO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,105 mi
Last recorded80,105 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 CAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 80,105 miles

General underbody corrosion to vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 77,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general rust under neath

Pass 18 Nov 2023 74,896 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,110 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,617 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,070 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 47,742 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2019 47,742 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2018 36,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,985 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,423 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2015 12,375 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 11,675 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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AP61 CAO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP61 CAO, 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 AP61 CAO registered?

AP61 CAO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is AP61 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP61 CAO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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