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BD12 VTK

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,211 mi
Last recorded87,211 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VTK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 87,211 miles

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Upper RUBBER COIL SPRING SEATS WORN

Pass 22 Apr 2025 85,769 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive RUBBER SPRING SEATS WORN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 85,768 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive RUBBER SPRING SEATS WORN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,698 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH HEAVILY IN PLACES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 83,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH HEAVILY IN PLACES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 81,473 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost worn down to ply/cord on the inside edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2023 81,469 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost worn down to ply/cord on the inside edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 78,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 75,719 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 75,714 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 73,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,943 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,069 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 50,208 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 VTK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VTK, 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 VTK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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