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CA61 GKN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,627 mi
Last recorded89,627 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 GKN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,627 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system noisy

Fail 15 Oct 2024 87,798 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear brake noisy when rotated by hand

rear exhaust silencer missing where fitted as standard

Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,396 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 81,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,895 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,485 miles

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

Rear axle bush's slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle bush's slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 5 Oct 2019 52,437 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 50,430 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 46,744 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 41,287 miles

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

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,800 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 24,740 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 GKN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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