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CA12 GDU

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,359 mi
Last recorded122,359 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 GDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 122,359 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside damage to body work

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 122,358 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside damage to body work

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2025 115,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low

Slight play n/s/f track rod end

Fail 15 Jul 2025 115,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 Jul 2024 112,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 107,795 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 107,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components drop link to long (wrong 1 for vehicle) fowling bottom suspension arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 101,671 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s&o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s/f cv boot deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,740 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,851 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 89,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,054 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on (3 mil) and wearing in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,727 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 72,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 5 Aug 2015 67,600 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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CA12 GDU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA12 GDU, 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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CA12 GDU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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