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CE12 ZLU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,251 mi
Last recorded50,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 50,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 50,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 46,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 41,667 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Mar 2023 38,148 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 34,404 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 29,413 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 15,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 11,624 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 9,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 7,881 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 ZLU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 ZLU, 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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CE12 ZLU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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