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CV12 BSU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,702 mi
Last recorded38,702 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 BSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 38,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 37,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,758 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 35,750 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn n/s + o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 33,991 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 33,985 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 31,991 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,731 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 29,726 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 28,057 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both slight corrosion to bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,209 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 19,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 15,850 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,550 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 12,550 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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CV12 BSU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV12 BSU, 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 CV12 BSU registered?

CV12 BSU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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