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B24 BBX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,218 mi
Last recorded98,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 BBX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 98,218 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,150 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 94,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,191 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 90,131 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3-3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3-3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 84,169 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 84,169 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,502 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,890 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 75,830 miles

Central Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,623 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 67,623 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,340 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 55,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 41,665 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Dec 2015 28,537 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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B24 BBX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B24 BBX, 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 B24 BBX registered?

B24 BBX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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