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BD12 XHX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,449 mi
Last recorded56,449 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 XHX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 56,449 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 53,504 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 50,560 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 50,559 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 46,118 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 46,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,550 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 42,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,724 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 36,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has 3mm tread depth left.

Nearside Rear Tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has 3mm tread depth left.

Fail 5 Oct 2019 36,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has 3mm tread depth left.

Nearside Rear Tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has 3mm tread depth left.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 32,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 27,584 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 27,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,137 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,233 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 XHX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

BD12 XHX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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