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CP12 XLX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,404 mi
Last recorded80,404 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 XLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 80,404 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear licence plate securing screw corroded away

Fail 7 Jul 2026 80,404 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear licence plate securing screw corroded away

Pass 4 Jul 2025 71,841 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 71,763 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside rear axle bushes worn, deteriorated and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,230 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose - rear muffler

Low coolant

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 64,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall damaged / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose - rear muffler

Low coolant

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 57,403 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SHOULDERS.

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR LOWER PORTION. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Fail 18 Jul 2023 57,403 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SHOULDERS.

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR LOWER PORTION. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,571 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

REARMOST EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil VERY SLIGHT (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT LIFT O/S LOWER BALL JOINT WHICH MAY BE THE NOISE CUSTOMER INDICATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 43,278 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 37,558 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 32,132 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 25,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,397 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 7,525 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 7,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XLX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

CP12 XLX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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