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CA61 CFM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,001 mi
Last recorded83,001 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 CFM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 83,001 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 70,257 miles

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,035 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 60,030 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive movement visible to n/s of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,923 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 49,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 37,677 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 36,823 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 36,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2020 35,253 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 34,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,672 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 24,305 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 24,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,950 miles

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

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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CA61 CFM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CA61 CFM, 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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CA61 CFM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 February 2012.

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