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BD12 VGJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,842 mi
Last recorded81,842 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 81,842 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 79,272 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 75,387 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 70,928 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,522 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 64,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 58,066 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 42,198 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 42,198 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 25,672 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 14,156 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge, small cracks in the the treads, not exposing cord/ply. 195/45R16

Fail 7 May 2016 14,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge, small cracks in the the treads, not exposing cord/ply. 195/45R16

Pass 9 May 2015 6,190 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 VGJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

BD12 VGJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BD12 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 VGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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