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BD12 NUU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

345,106 mi
Last recorded345,106 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NUU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 345,106 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 May 2026 345,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 May 2025 343,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2025 343,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 341,659 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 314,567 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2023 333,567 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 333,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 324,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 317,917 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 312,325 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 312,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 305,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 256,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 189,127 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 126,762 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 126,762 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 NUU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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