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CA61 CRZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,253 mi
Last recorded110,253 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 CRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 110,253 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 100,286 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 100,086 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 93,127 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,897 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,216 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

noise from steering rack when turning.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,061 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 73,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 69,794 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,061 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 52,981 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,483 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,851 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 32,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,860 miles

windscreen scratched

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 CRZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA61 CRZ, 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 CA61 CRZ registered?

CA61 CRZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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