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CV12 RZJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,747 mi
Last recorded139,747 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 RZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 139,747 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 139,739 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 132,774 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 126,865 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 126,851 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 120,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing centre ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2022 120,461 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing centre ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2021 108,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2021 108,168 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,421 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,961 miles

Central Rear rear belt and buckle missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper smeary

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 84,930 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear rear belt and buckle missing

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper smeary

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 73,570 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 73,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 60,313 miles

ecu light on

centre seat belt not fitted time of test

Fail 20 Oct 2017 60,313 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ecu light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,071 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,803 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 RZJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RZJ, 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 RZJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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