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BD12 HHW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,460 mi
Last recorded74,460 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 74,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,318 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 66,526 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,268 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,838 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 55,398 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 55,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,416 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,088 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 30,661 miles

Brake fluid topped up

Fail 17 Oct 2016 30,661 miles

Brake fluid topped up

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,749 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 HHW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

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

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