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CA61 FVU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

258,704 mi
Last recorded258,704 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 FVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023 258,704 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 257,373 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 257,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 253,988 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2021 253,988 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2020 238,374 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seat belts ()

Front wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear coil spring mounts deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 209,800 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin starting to become corroded

slight knocking from steering column internal shaft

Pass 12 Jan 2018 181,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on very inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust backbox starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jan 2018 181,094 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on very inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust backbox starting to corrode

internal steering column shaft knock when turning steering wheel

Pass 12 Jan 2017 150,292 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 120,571 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2016 120,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,845 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 FVU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

CA61 FVU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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