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CX12 DYU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,599 mi
Last recorded164,599 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 DYU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 164,599 miles

rear axle bushes worn

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 24 Oct 2022 164,599 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

rear axle bushes worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 148,769 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs and pads are worn

nearside rear tyre stepped and close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit 2mm

rear coil springs are corroded

shocks bouncy

Pass 28 Oct 2020 134,812 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres are worn slightly on edges

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 134,812 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres are worn slightly on edges

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 1 May 2019 114,101 miles

rear exhaust showing deterioration

Fail 1 May 2019 114,085 miles

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

rear exhaust showing deterioration

Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,215 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,736 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,552 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 46,552 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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CX12 DYU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CX12 DYU, 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 CX12 DYU registered?

CX12 DYU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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