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BD12 DSY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,563 mi
Last recorded47,563 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 DSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 47,563 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 43,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 42,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 33,109 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 28,083 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 26,790 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 26,790 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 24,653 miles

cooling fan always on

Pass 2 May 2018 22,954 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,892 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2016 20,450 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 20,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 May 2015 19,355 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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BD12 DSY 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 84.6%.

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 BD12 DSY, 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 BD12 DSY registered?

BD12 DSY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BD12 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 DSY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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