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CA12 OWB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,555 mi
Last recorded101,555 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 OWB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 101,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached not seated in arm cup (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corrosion blisters (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

oil level light but ok on dipstick

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding away

Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and stepping outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 92,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords in 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and stepping outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 85,143 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 76,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 76,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 69,630 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 69,628 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,300 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 63,300 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,432 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 61,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 57,211 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 57,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,645 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,828 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,773 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 OWB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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