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BD12 ROU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,901 mi
Last recorded127,901 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 127,901 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 127,901 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 120,057 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 109,535 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 100,466 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,149 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 78,148 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,874 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 56,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 43,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,478 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 31,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,386 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,171 miles

nearside front tyre bold on edges

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 ROU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc 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 ROU, 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 ROU registered?

BD12 ROU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is BD12 ROU safe to buy?

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