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CX12 VGU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,289 mi
Last recorded42,289 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 42,289 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 41,085 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,470 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,233 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 38,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 35,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 32,999 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 30,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,228 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 18,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VGU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX12 VGU registered?

CX12 VGU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is CX12 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VGU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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