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BD12 LJV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,933 mi
Last recorded90,933 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 90,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 88,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 85,395 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 85,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 81,105 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,685 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,192 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,136 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 59,488 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

rear wiper blade slightly smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm + bald edges with cord shadowing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm + bald edges with cord shadowing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 50,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2015 50,362 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LJV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 LJV registered?

BD12 LJV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BD12 LJV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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