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BD12 ZVY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,376 mi
Last recorded138,376 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ZVY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 138,376 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 128,976 miles

Front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 28 Aug 2024 128,976 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 10 Aug 2023 119,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 119,171 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 108,215 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 108,209 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 98,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,052 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,567 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 32,383 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

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 ZVY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

BD12 ZVY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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