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CV12 ZVN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,942 mi
Last recorded98,942 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 98,942 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 98,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 91,201 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2025 91,198 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heat sheild loose

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,210 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 75,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly stepped

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and coming away

Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,557 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2020 55,617 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 55,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,043 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 49,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,426 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 47,399 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 34,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,124 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 20,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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 ZVN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

CV12 ZVN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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