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CP12 VAU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,298 mi
Last recorded113,298 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 113,298 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

hub caps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Fail 5 Sep 2025 113,254 miles

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

Offside Side repeater does not face the side mirror lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

hub caps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Pass 23 Aug 2024 105,425 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 102,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 92,188 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 92,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 82,923 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 82,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,584 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 67,108 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 67,108 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,233 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 39,418 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 39,418 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 29,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,588 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 VAU 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 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 CP12 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

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

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