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BD12 DWE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,356 mi
Last recorded75,356 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 DWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 75,356 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2024 72,850 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,646 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 69,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished

Pass 8 Nov 2021 64,687 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside wiper splitting in middle but still clearing screen

nearside rear tyre cracking inside tread

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,672 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 57,315 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm but worn more on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2018 52,552 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 52,545 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 47,175 miles

slight splitting at tread of both rear tyres

Pass 7 May 2016 38,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 28,221 miles

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

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

fronts worn on inside edge

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 DWE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 DWE, 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 DWE registered?

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

Is BD12 DWE safe to buy?

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