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B27 EBS

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,621 mi
Last recorded84,621 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 EBS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 84,621 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 81,476 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 73,296 miles

Coolant level below minimum. Appears to have a major coolant leak from the thermostat housing area.

Fail 17 Feb 2024 73,296 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum. Appears to have a major coolant leak from the thermostat housing area.

Pass 10 Feb 2023 61,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,957 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,626 miles

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

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 48,703 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,030 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 38,519 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 26,518 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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B27 EBS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B27 EBS, 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 B27 EBS registered?

B27 EBS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is B27 EBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B27 EBS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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