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2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,548 mi
Last recorded117,548 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 117,548 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 117,548 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 106,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 106,752 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,915 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 96,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 88,754 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 88,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 81,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,473 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 76,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,801 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt mechanism sticks at times when extending seat belt webbing out

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside sub frame rubber bushes deteriorated and starting to seperate from the bondings on the centre sleeves (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 68,800 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Brake fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir below maximum mark

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Strong Advise front brake pads wearing very low . would advise a brake check , (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mechanism sticks at times when extending seat out out

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem rubber cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside sub frame rubber bushes deteriorated and starting to seperate from the bondings on the centre sleeves (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 60,628 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,716 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 46,716 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,871 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 33,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,126 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 VBT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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