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CA61 GKD

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,277 mi
Last recorded105,277 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 GKD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 105,277 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 101,435 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 101,280 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 x exhaust blows (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,370 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,671 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 93,624 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Banjo to caliper leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2021 88,235 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner + outer edges 205-40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,385 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 62,876 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2018 57,369 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 May 2018 57,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust rubber broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Close to back box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 51,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 45,285 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp bracket broken but headlamp is not insecure

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 May 2015 38,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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 GKD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GKD, 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 GKD is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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