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CX12 YXU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,870 mi
Last recorded131,870 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 131,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 131,869 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 122,328 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 108,457 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 94,613 miles

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2023 94,586 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 vehicle data plate defaced/illegible (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2023 94,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system deteriorated, outer skin severely corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 86,365 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,623 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 81,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,076 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,799 miles

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

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

Offside headlight damaged

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2019 75,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside headlight damaged

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,945 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 48,945 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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 YXU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

CX12 YXU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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