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CA61 GTZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,659 mi
Last recorded116,659 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 GTZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 116,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2024 114,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 114,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,496 miles

Front Both front headlight mounts damaged but headlight secure

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 108,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 106,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 106,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 100,023 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,404 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,673 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 70,673 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,478 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,981 miles

Both rear tyres has sight cracking on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 53,793 miles

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

rear fog lamp cracked

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 GTZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GTZ, 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 GTZ registered?

CA61 GTZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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