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CA53 JPB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,081 mi
Last recorded136,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 JPB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 136,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 134,103 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 134,099 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 118,239 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 94,591 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 94,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,082 miles

Engine oil level over full

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 R16 84V Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 R16 84V Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 R16 84V Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 68,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,173 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 45,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 33,593 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 21,401 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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CA53 JPB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CA53 JPB, 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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CA53 JPB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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