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CA12 KBV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,661 mi
Last recorded123,661 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 KBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 123,661 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 118,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 109,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 106,151 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 106,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 102,654 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 102,649 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,911 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 99,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2019 84,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate Value Limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken / missing. Requires new fog lamp. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,771 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 67,771 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,051 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 52,050 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,391 miles

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

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

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 6 May 2015 31,562 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 KBV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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