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B1 FRW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,302 mi
Last recorded72,302 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 FRW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 72,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 67,500 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,721 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts slow to retract

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 55,720 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts slow to retract

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,484 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp condensated

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut+inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted ns/os inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,206 miles

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

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

Rear tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 24 Feb 2018 39,313 miles

***Front tyres wearing prematurely on inner edges***Advise Geo alignment check/adjust+osf tyre cut[outer sidewall]***

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2017 30,552 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,764 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking in thread.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 16,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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B1 FRW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 B1 FRW, 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 B1 FRW registered?

B1 FRW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is B1 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 FRW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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