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C10 EKN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests36 (25 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

97,833 mi
Last recorded97,833 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 EKN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

25 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,833 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2026 143,752 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 97,781 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 141,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 95,160 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 95,143 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 129,353 miles

Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil Springs Showing Signs of Rust

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 129,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Back Box Bracket Broken, Exhaust System Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has Cut Inner Sidewall + Slight Wear on Inner Edge - 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil Springs Showing Signs of Rust

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 87,636 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 87,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,556 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 115,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,338 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 107,090 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 67,960 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 67,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall , rim protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid low

Pass 13 Feb 2021 97,257 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2021 97,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,466 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise engine covers and under trays

Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,504 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 83,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,563 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 57,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 72,164 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 50,094 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 60,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 39,805 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,183 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,304 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 30,241 miles

All tyres wearing very low on inner edges

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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C10 EKN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

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 C10 EKN, 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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C10 EKN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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