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CE12 XPA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,238 mi
Last recorded54,238 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XPA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 54,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 54,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 53,312 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 52,354 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 51,090 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 49,743 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 48,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 46,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,896 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,015 miles

OSR tyre slightly misshaped on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,253 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,901 miles

front pads and discs 75% worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,346 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 23,346 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 XPA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CE12 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

CE12 XPA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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