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2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,122 mi
Last recorded85,122 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,122 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 85,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 85,014 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 78,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 70,143 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 70,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 65,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 59,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres are wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 47,446 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 47,446 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 40,848 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 24,652 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 21,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 195/5015 (4.1.E.1)

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Fail 5 Jan 2017 21,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/5015 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 195/5015 (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 11 Jan 2016 11,473 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 9,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VVW 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 70.6%.

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 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 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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