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CA61 DHM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,553 mi
Last recorded94,553 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 DHM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 94,553 miles

both front tyres well worn on inside edges 195/45/16

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 6 Jul 2026 94,553 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits at 1.1 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer section (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres well worn on inside edges 195/45/16

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,140 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 85,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 80,346 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,726 miles

o/s front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2022 71,720 miles

o/s front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,659 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,983 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,625 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 58,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

o/s n/s rear tyres worn badly inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,261 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 42,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted inside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,727 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 33,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,125 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,338 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 DHM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DHM, 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 DHM registered?

CA61 DHM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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