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CY12 NHM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,179 mi
Last recorded94,179 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 NHM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 94,179 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2025 94,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2024 87,272 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 87,271 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 78,693 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,661 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 70,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,315 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,621 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside zero mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 57,620 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside zero mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,578 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,345 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,013 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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CY12 NHM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CY12 NHM, 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 CY12 NHM registered?

CY12 NHM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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The MOT history for CY12 NHM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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