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CA61 JSZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,489 mi
Last recorded84,489 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 JSZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,489 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Could clear better. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 84,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Could clear better. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges,1.6-2mm across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,830 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Wheel hub corroded - Not considered to be seriously weakened. (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Flat spot on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Wheel hub corroded - Not considered to be seriously weakened. (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 79,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Flat spot on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Wheel hub corroded - Not considered to be seriously weakened. (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Wheel hub corroded - Not considered to be seriously weakened. (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 74,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 69,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly noisy but not blowing possible baffles in rear box

Fail 17 Sep 2022 69,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust slightly noisy but not blowing possible baffles in rear box

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,579 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,556 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 51,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring top rubber mount deteriorating

Offside Rear coil spring top rubber mount deteriorating

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear coil spring top rubber mount starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear coil spring top rubber mount starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,146 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 20,444 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 JSZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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