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BF12 FBL

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,335 mi
Last recorded99,335 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below legal limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 99,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below legal limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,215 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,243 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,873 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 69,873 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 66,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,748 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,364 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,424 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,152 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,440 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 FBL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

BF12 FBL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 FBL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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