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BD12 EXS

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,107 mi
Last recorded114,107 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 EXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,107 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 114,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 100,962 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 100,962 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 86,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 86,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2022 81,071 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,667 miles

>> STRONG ADVISE << exhaust rear box weak/badly corroded

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 76,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

>> STRONG ADVISE << exhaust rear box weak/badly corroded

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 72,904 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box weak/corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2020 72,898 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's limit 0.62 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box weak/corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 68,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,490 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 57,409 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,027 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 50,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2015 44,238 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 EXS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EXS, 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 EXS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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