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CA12 LFR

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,339 mi
Last recorded70,339 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 LFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 70,339 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 62,077 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 62,077 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached and broken (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 53,875 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 47,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,108 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,031 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 44,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,154 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,776 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,587 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 LFR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CA12 LFR, 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 CA12 LFR registered?

CA12 LFR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CA12 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 LFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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