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BD12 UVW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,905 mi
Last recorded126,905 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 126,905 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 126,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 118,939 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 118,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high DONE (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high DONE (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 107,813 miles

Front Oil level very low

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

Nearside Front Door mirror unit slightly damage

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 107,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil level very low

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

Nearside Front Door mirror unit slightly damage

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 81,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 81,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,385 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 54,843 miles

Front Wipers leave slight water marks

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 45,759 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,597 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 34,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

front brake disc badly scored

Pass 28 Mar 2016 15,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 6,860 miles

all tyres cracking very slightly between tread

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 UVW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

BD12 UVW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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