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CX62 VJZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,851 mi
Last recorded103,851 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 VJZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 103,851 miles

corrosion on subframe and corrosion on fuel pipes

cracking to rear axle bushes

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 10 Oct 2025 103,718 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

cracking to rear axle bushes

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2024 95,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front number plate has slight damage

front subframe corroded

rear exhaust joint leaking gasses

Fail 17 Sep 2024 95,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front number plate has slight damage

front subframe corroded

rear exhaust joint leaking gasses

Pass 16 Oct 2023 92,783 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread is heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,095 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,516 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 76,157 miles

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 wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,206 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 63,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,277 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,281 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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CX62 VJZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 CX62 VJZ, 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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CX62 VJZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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