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CX12 XYL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,495 mi
Last recorded162,495 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 XYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 162,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 157,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 157,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 154,342 miles

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

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

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

front subframe corrasion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 148,171 miles

rear silencer is corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 148,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 130,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,527 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 30 Jul 2020 120,527 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 101,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 80,930 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn uneven

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,468 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,889 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

emissions too low to obtain a reading

Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,280 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 XYL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XYL, 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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What year was CX12 XYL registered?

CX12 XYL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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