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CV12 BZW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,408 mi
Last recorded94,408 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 BZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 94,408 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 94,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 90,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 86,159 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 72,704 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 72,703 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 66,641 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,661 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 63,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 56,241 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 56,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,029 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,931 miles

both rear tyres cracked slightly and stepped out of shape slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,943 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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CV12 BZW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc 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 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

CV12 BZW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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