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CP12 VAO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,859 mi
Last recorded90,859 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 VAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 90,859 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 90,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,992 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 85,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal minimum, worn smooth on the edges, no cords were showing at the time of test, ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,381 miles

small split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,260 miles

rear exhaust mtg brackets corroded

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2022 70,117 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,553 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to separate

Fail 7 Apr 2021 64,553 miles

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

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to separate

Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,726 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,532 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S TRACK ROD END WORN

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT IMBALANCE REAR BRAKES

SLIGHT LEAK N/S/R SHOCK

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,882 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,432 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,403 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VAO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CP12 VAO, 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 CP12 VAO registered?

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

Is CP12 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 VAO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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