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CA61 HNF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,971 mi
Last recorded78,971 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 78,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 78,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40r17. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 74,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 74,069 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 68,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,659 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,869 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 very close and very heavily worn on inside edge,almost through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 54,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 very close and very heavily worn on inside edge,almost through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,113 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 24 Nov 2020 49,113 miles

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

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

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 19 Nov 2019 43,773 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 38,508 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 38,508 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 33,399 miles

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 28 Nov 2016 30,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 30,166 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 25,956 miles

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

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)

oil leak from oil filter

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 HNF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HNF, 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 HNF registered?

CA61 HNF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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