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CP12 VAK

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 VAK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 95,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 95,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,397 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,358 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 70,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 62,839 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 62,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/5015 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 45,313 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 45,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 35,048 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 35,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 29,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 25,232 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,090 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 23,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,947 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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CP12 VAK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CP12 VAK, 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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CP12 VAK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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