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BD12 NWE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,726 mi
Last recorded101,726 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 101,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 99,594 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 95,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,436 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 91,434 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,613 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 84,579 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,293 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 53,922 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 44,332 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 44,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 34,210 miles

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

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 NWE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc 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 NWE, 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 NWE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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