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2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,781 mi
Last recorded111,781 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NVH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 111,781 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play more than slight,not excessive-advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play more than slight,not excessive-advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,246 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m i tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 107,244 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m i tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wipers not tested

Pass 13 Jan 2024 102,254 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,852 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 95,848 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 89,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,328 miles

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

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

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

exhuast back box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,919 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose.

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded through.

Pass 8 Dec 2018 60,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc showing wear/lipped

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged very slightly

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively also binding very slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake disc showing wear/lipped

Fail 8 Dec 2018 60,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc showing wear/lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged very slightly

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively also binding very slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake disc showing wear/lipped

Pass 9 Dec 2017 51,222 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2016 41,528 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres on 3mm tread.

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,517 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 NVH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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