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CB03 AAB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,662 mi
Last recorded88,662 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB03 AAB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 88,662 miles

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

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,547 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 69,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 59,453 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,241 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 54,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 54,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,994 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 48,101 miles

slight tyre were inner edge o/s/f

Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,329 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,686 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 41,664 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

n/s/f tyre wering inner eadge

Pass 3 Oct 2017 37,244 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,904 miles

Inner eadge of o/s/f tyre geting low

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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CB03 AAB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 CB03 AAB, 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 CB03 AAB registered?

CB03 AAB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is CB03 AAB safe to buy?

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