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CX12 VDY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,419 mi
Last recorded51,419 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VDY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 51,419 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front subframe corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 51,419 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front subframe corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 40,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 30,409 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 29,673 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 29,673 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 27,809 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 25,751 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 24,742 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 22,804 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 19,460 miles

Front Inner tyre wear

Pass 18 Mar 2017 16,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 12,692 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 9,607 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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CX12 VDY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDY, 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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CX12 VDY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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