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CY61 GXV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,449 mi
Last recorded135,449 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 GXV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 135,449 miles

Both Rear suspension coil spring top mountings perished and worn

Centre and Rear Exhaust Corroded

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2026 135,447 miles

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

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

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

Both Rear suspension coil spring top mountings perished and worn

Centre and Rear Exhaust Corroded

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2025 133,182 miles

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

nearside front headlight deteriorated

offside rear tyre badly split in tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2024 131,278 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 131,278 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 129,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

exhaust heatshield insecure

front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre badly split in tead

rear brakes noisy

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2023 129,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

exhaust heatshield insecure

front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre badly split in tead

rear brakes noisy

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2022 127,014 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

vehicle corroded underneath

Fail 6 Jan 2022 127,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

front and rear bumpers damaged

front brake pads appear low

no acceleration detected emissions too low

Pass 2 Jan 2020 121,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch sticking

front and rear bumpers damaged

front brake pads look low

knocking noise from front

nearside rear tyre and wheel distorted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2020 121,182 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

knocking noise from front

rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre and wheel distorted

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch sticking

front and rear bumpers damaged

front brake pads look low

Pass 18 Dec 2018 105,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 105,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads look low

Pass 29 Dec 2017 90,924 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,792 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,802 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 43,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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CY61 GXV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CY61 GXV, 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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CY61 GXV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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