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CS03 UTV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,385 mi
Last recorded78,385 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS03 UTV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 78,385 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body have general corrosion .

Fail 6 May 2026 78,385 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body have general corrosion .

Pass 6 May 2025 71,624 miles

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

underbody has corrosion

Pass 3 May 2024 67,666 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 63,818 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

Pass 9 May 2022 61,375 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 60,630 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,585 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,300 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 57,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,527 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,733 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 38,844 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 38,841 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/front brake binding slightly

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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CS03 UTV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CS03 UTV, 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 CS03 UTV registered?

CS03 UTV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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