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CA61 EXN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,597 mi
Last recorded44,597 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 EXN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 44,597 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 42,381 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 42,381 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 39,412 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,311 miles

Coil springs corroding

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing o/s/r nailed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 36,311 miles

Coil springs corroding

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing o/s/r nailed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 32,713 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing and wearing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 32,713 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing and wearing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,657 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 26,646 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 23,578 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 23,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 19,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 15,872 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 15,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 13,030 miles

Both front tyres are cracking slightly on tread

Pass 23 Jan 2015 9,766 miles

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

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

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 EXN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 CA61 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

CA61 EXN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is CA61 EXN safe to buy?

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