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CX12 VHU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,072 mi
Last recorded144,072 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 144,072 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 144,072 miles

Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 144,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Attached to exhuast (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 134,460 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 123,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 111,387 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 106,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 106,258 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,838 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 98,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VHU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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