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BF12 FGA

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,592 mi
Last recorded93,592 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FGA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 93,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very low on 2mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front very low on inner edges 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,169 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2025 90,169 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2024 86,947 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 86,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 84,358 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,955 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 75,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,124 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,860 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 68,858 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 58,208 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,049 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,453 miles

brake pads very noisey on application

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 FGA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc 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 BF12 FGA, 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 FGA registered?

BF12 FGA is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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