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CA12 MBX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,773 mi
Last recorded55,773 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 55,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 55,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 53,981 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 53,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,619 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 48,875 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 48,875 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 42,530 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 29,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 24,330 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread 195/50/15

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside front obligatory mirror taped on but secure at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Apr 2017 24,330 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% Taped over with plastic (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread 195/50/15

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside front obligatory mirror taped on but secure at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,146 miles

Temp repair to offside obligatory mirror cover

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 MBX 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 76.9%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

CA12 MBX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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