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BF12 CYE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,177 mi
Last recorded123,177 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 CYE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 123,177 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))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 122,615 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2026 122,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2025 113,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 105,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 105,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,684 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertray fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2021 105,684 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,379 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,440 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 96,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,673 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 71,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,536 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,260 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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BF12 CYE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BF12 CYE, 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 BF12 CYE registered?

BF12 CYE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 CYE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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