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BD12 LHB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,545 mi
Last recorded109,545 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LHB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 109,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

manufacturers outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Nov 2025 109,490 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side skirt damaged

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 98,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 97,991 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, (3604 manufactured) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,281 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear cross beam o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 86,834 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 86,833 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,161 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 80,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,241 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 75,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 70,465 miles

front number plate damaged

front tyres bald inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2019 70,465 miles

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

front number plate damaged

front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,976 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 61,976 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 48,962 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured REAR BOTH SIDES SLIGHTLY FADING (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY WORN (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED may need attention soon (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 27,549 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,549 miles

o/s and n/s outer body sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 25,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s outer body sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 17,210 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 LHB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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