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CX12 VKB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,919 mi
Last recorded52,919 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VKB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,919 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 49,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 49,909 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 rear silencer leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 45,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 45,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 41,949 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,290 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 33,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 33,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,393 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,127 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,303 miles

Rear cracking around tread areas

Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,786 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight cracking around tyre tread areas

Fail 24 Mar 2015 13,786 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight cracking around tyre tread areas

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 VKB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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