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C23 KUD

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,697 mi
Last recorded98,697 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 KUD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 98,697 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door slightly damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2026 98,697 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door slightly damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2025 79,619 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 57,062 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 55,221 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 55,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

rear tyres out of shape and close to limit

Pass 2 May 2019 47,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 32,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount pad (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 19,129 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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C23 KUD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C23 KUD, 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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C23 KUD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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