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BD12 HSE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,169 mi
Last recorded72,169 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 72,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 67,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 63,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 60,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,331 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 57,330 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,794 miles

front tyres in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2019 48,798 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 48,798 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 41,681 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 41,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2017 34,272 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 26 May 2016 27,920 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 27,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2015 21,248 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 HSE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSE, 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 HSE registered?

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

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