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BD12 NLU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,950 mi
Last recorded44,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 44,950 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 44,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 42,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 39,479 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 39,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. 195/ 50 r 15 82 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 36,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 35,536 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 35,536 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 35,536 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 33,027 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,748 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,447 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 NLU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

BD12 NLU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is BD12 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 NLU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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