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BD12 RPO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,147 mi
Last recorded88,147 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 88,147 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,441 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,005 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to split (no play)

n/s/f tyre wearing at edge

very slight play at front steering arms

Fail 6 Jan 2021 77,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working req 501b (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps req 501b (4.7.2 (a))

both rear axle bushes starting to split (no play)

n/s/f tyre wearing at edge

very slight play at front steering arms

Pass 23 Jan 2020 68,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 68,835 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,808 miles

Alternator belt frayed

Axle bushes perished

Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 58,808 miles

Battery leaking At the top (4.13 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Alternator belt frayed

Axle bushes perished

Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,277 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,166 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has some damage to outter side wall

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 RPO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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