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CW08 XZW

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,746 mi
Last recorded111,746 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW08 XZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 111,746 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

fuel supply pipes from fuel tank corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 110,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 107,889 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,079 miles

Front fog lights inop

Fail 31 Jan 2023 99,078 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front fog lights inop

Pass 16 Feb 2022 85,355 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 85,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 77,379 miles

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

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

oil warning light on

Fail 1 Feb 2021 77,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

oil warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,058 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 59,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,330 miles

back box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 45,722 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,843 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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CW08 XZW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CW08 XZW, 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 CW08 XZW registered?

CW08 XZW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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