MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant Low
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
General surface rust on suspension and chassis
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Back box corroded and peeling
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
rear heat shield loose
oil warning lamp indicate fault
under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil warning lamp indicate fault
under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (strong advice) both front from inner side brake pads very low (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit +nearside front tyre worn from the inner shoulder + (4.1.E.1)
both rears +nearside front tyre side walls has a serious cracks
child seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not fully tested
nearisde rear tyre inner side wall has a deep cut
under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed from inner shoulder bald/worn (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (strong advice) both front from inner side brake pads very low (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
all four tyres outer side wall has a serious cracks
child seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not fully tested
nearisde rear tyre inner side wall has a deep cut
under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all four tyre outer side walls cracking
nearside front tyre tread has a deep cut in centre
offside rear tyre has a screw in outer edge
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF12 DBY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 BF12 DBY, 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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BF12 DBY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2012.
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