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CA12 LXW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,852 mi
Last recorded55,852 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 LXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 55,852 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 53,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,418 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 43,482 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 43,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2020 40,224 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face on both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,071 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin pealing

Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,071 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box outer skin pealing

Pass 26 Jul 2018 32,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,562 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,368 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,461 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 LXW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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