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CA61 DHG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,917 mi
Last recorded168,917 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 168,917 miles

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

slight corrosion underside

Pass 17 Mar 2025 156,100 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn on inner edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn de-bonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn on inner edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn de-bonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 156,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn on inner edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn de-bonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn on inner edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn de-bonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 138,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 131,727 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 131,727 miles

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

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 127,277 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2022 127,277 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2021 123,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 122,742 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 103,943 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wheels inner rim bent

Fail 12 Mar 2019 103,943 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front wheels inner rim bent

Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,156 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 85,156 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on edges 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,416 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,699 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,845 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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CA61 DHG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DHG, 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 DHG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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