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CV12 GKJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,144 mi
Last recorded120,144 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 GKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 120,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 112,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 112,516 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,333 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 88,741 miles

Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 88,740 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,589 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2020 81,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,860 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 64,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,430 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 46,962 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 46,960 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,265 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 35,305 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CV12 GKJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,388cc 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 CV12 GKJ, 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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CV12 GKJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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