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2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,036 mi
Last recorded91,036 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VFB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes deteriorated / noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 91,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes deteriorated / noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 82,712 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 82,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 74,718 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 74,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,379 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 62,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,162 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 52,789 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 52,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 42,664 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 42,664 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 32,343 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 32,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 25,444 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,899 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 VFB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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