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BF12 DBY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,978 mi
Last recorded194,978 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 194,978 miles

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))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 194,978 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 183,978 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 163,841 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 163,841 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 151,404 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 143,721 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jan 2020 138,044 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 105,791 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,818 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,179 miles

oil warning lamp indicate fault

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 9 Jan 2017 41,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,505 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 34,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,459 miles

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.

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 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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