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BD12 DUY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,202 mi
Last recorded92,202 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 DUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,202 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2025 92,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure at centre

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2024 83,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

very slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 9 Oct 2024 83,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

very slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,544 miles

Coil spring corroded lower parts of both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 73,463 miles

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

Coil spring corroded lower parts of both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 66,350 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 66,334 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 59,421 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,263 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 56,263 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))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,246 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,820 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,754 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 DUY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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