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CA59 SOC

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,261 mi
Last recorded86,261 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 SOC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 86,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 83,453 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted - both sides

Fail 30 Jul 2025 83,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-40-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted - both sides

Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,310 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 77,680 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2022 74,425 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Adv nearside rear wheel slightly distorted........... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv nearside rear tyre starting to perish in outer crown.......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 74,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall........... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Adv nearside rear wheel slightly distorted........... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv nearside rear tyre starting to perish in outer crown.......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,762 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 70,762 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,388 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 61,203 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,355 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,010 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 41,113 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 41,113 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,237 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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CA59 SOC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CA59 SOC, 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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CA59 SOC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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