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BD12 ZXA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,189 mi
Last recorded85,189 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ZXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 85,189 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 77,429 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 73,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 68,435 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe corroding at joint to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 68,435 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe corroding at joint to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Dip was too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb has gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Fail 12 Jul 2022 61,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,141 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 49,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 34,054 miles

O/S/F check strap insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2020 34,053 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

O/S/F check strap insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 26,566 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 22,899 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 22,618 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 21,895 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZXA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol 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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

BD12 ZXA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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