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BD12 LHT

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,981 mi
Last recorded65,981 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LHT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 65,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 65,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits print out attached (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits print out attached (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits print out attached (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits print out attached (8.2.1.2 (a))

ENGINE RUNNING ON 3 CYLINDERS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bot ns and os: trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted partly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 20 Sep 2024 62,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS AND OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) * ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play * (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking. MRF 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os trailing arm / beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 16 Sep 2024 62,228 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged, deteriorated or delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury casing damaged / insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visible within cut / damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visible within cut / damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged, deteriorated or delaminated (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AERO blade/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS AND OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) * ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play * (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking. MRF 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os trailing arm / beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NS AND OS CRACKED. CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MRF 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and or track rod end ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,768 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn and cracking

o/s/f tyre worn and cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2022 56,765 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn and cracking

n/s/f tyre worn and cracking

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 53,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,834 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,439 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 44,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,448 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,530 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 34,530 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,815 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 LHT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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