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CX12 VHL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 107,615 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,296 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,646 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 88,536 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 88,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 84,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,261 miles

heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2021 75,261 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2020 67,639 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 54,183 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 40,018 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish between tread

rear exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2018 39,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish between tread

rear exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,185 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 26,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,719 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 17,719 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VHL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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