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CE12 MWZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,223 mi
Last recorded120,223 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 MWZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 120,223 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 120,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 104,723 miles

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

Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 104,723 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 89,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,441 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 70,441 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 66,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear coil spring isolators deteriorated

exhaust back box deteriorated and corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2019 60,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear coil spring isolators deteriorated

exhaust back box deteriorated and corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 44,492 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,197 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 39,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,412 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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CE12 MWZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE12 MWZ, 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 CE12 MWZ registered?

CE12 MWZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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