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BD12 VTA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,807 mi
Last recorded70,807 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 70,807 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2025 66,248 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 61,913 miles

Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 57,446 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 57,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,750 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 54,743 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,082 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 51,082 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 49,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 49,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2019 43,787 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2018 37,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 30,486 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 17,920 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 17,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 VTA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

BD12 VTA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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